Rose Creek is an earth dam located in Mineral County, Nevada, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 582 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Rose Creek
The primary purpose of Rose Creek is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hawthorne Army Depot (federal). It impounds the Rose Creek Os near Hawthorne Army Depot.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 582 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 147 acre-feet. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/03/2022.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Mineral |
| Nearest City | Hawthorne Army Depot |
| River/Stream | Rose Creek Os |
| Coordinates | 38.58747, -118.74827 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 582 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Max Discharge | 13 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Hawthorne Army Depot |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10102 |
| Federal ID | NV10102 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |