Cold Springs Dam is an earth dam located in Nye County, Nevada, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 1,620 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 Cold Springs Dam
The primary purpose of Cold Springs Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Nevada Department of Wildlife (state). It impounds the White River near Hiko.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,620 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 305 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,210 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 860 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/27/2021.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Nye |
| Nearest City | Hiko |
| River/Stream | White River |
| Coordinates | 38.34170, -115.15340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,210 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 305 acres |
| Drainage Area | 860 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Nevada Department of Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10333 |
| Federal ID | NV10333 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |