Rattlesnake Reservoir Dam
Rattlesnake Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Mineral County, Nevada, built in 1987. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Rattlesnake Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Rattlesnake Reservoir Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jeffrey K & Arlene Iler (private). It impounds the Queen Canyon Creek-os.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/13/2020.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Mineral |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Queen Canyon Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 37.92671, -118.35811 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 650 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JEFFREY K & ARLENE ILER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/13/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10322 |
| Federal ID | NV10322 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |