Angel Lake Reservoir
Angel Lake Reservoir is an earth dam located in Elko County, Nevada, built in 1924. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Angel Lake Reservoir
The primary purpose of Angel Lake Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Angel Creek.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 297 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1924, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 06/07/2019.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Angel Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.02606, -115.08541 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 297 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 297 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 91 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00128 |
| Federal ID | NV00128 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |