Reed Reservoir Dam
Reed Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Elko County, Nevada. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Reed Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Reed 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 Van Norman Ranches (private). It impounds the Mcclellan Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 960 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 30 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 07/01/2021.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Mcclellan Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.19870, -115.89040 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 960 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 30 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | VAN NORMAN RANCHES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10602 |
| Federal ID | NV10602 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |