Hollinger Debris Dam
Hollinger Debris Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Nevada, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hollinger Debris Dam
The primary purpose of Hollinger Debris Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Lincoln County Flood Control District (local government). It impounds the Meadow Valley Wash near Ursine.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 2,425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 90 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 640 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 203 square miles. Completed in 1962, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/12/2023.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Ursine |
| River/Stream | Meadow Valley Wash |
| Coordinates | 38.10500, -114.16800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 640 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 640 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 437 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Drainage Area | 203 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,960 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | LINCOLN COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00118 |
| Federal ID | NV00118 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |