Filippini Ranch Dam
Filippini Ranch Dam is an earth dam located in Lander County, Nevada, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Filippini Ranch Dam
The primary purpose of Filippini Ranch Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Filippini Ranch (private). It impounds the Mill Creek-os near Battle Mountain.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 3,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 05/20/2020.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Lander |
| Nearest City | Battle Mountain |
| River/Stream | Mill Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 40.38530, -117.07640 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Max Discharge | 207 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | FILIPPINI RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10298 |
| Federal ID | NV10298 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |