Fish Lake Dam
Fish Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Esmeralda County, Nevada. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Fish Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Fish Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Four Rent Inc (private). It impounds the Leidy Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 2,850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 450 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 430 square miles.
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 10/22/2021.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Esmeralda |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Leidy Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.74720, -118.04530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,850 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 450 acres |
| Drainage Area | 430 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22,127 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FOUR RENT INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10224 |
| Federal ID | NV10224 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |