Tule Field Dam
Tule Field Dam is an earth dam located in Nye County, Nevada, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Tule Field Dam
The primary purpose of Tule Field Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Nevada Department Of Wildlife (state). It impounds the White River near Hiko.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 507 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 990 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/27/2021.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Nye |
| Nearest City | Hiko |
| River/Stream | White River |
| Coordinates | 38.30889, -115.19222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 507 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 507 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 990 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,060 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00123 |
| Federal ID | NV00123 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |