Alder Creek Ranch Dam
Alder Creek Ranch Dam is an earth dam located in Humboldt County, Nevada, built in 2006. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Alder Creek Ranch Dam
The primary purpose of Alder Creek 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 Alder Creek Ranch Llc (private). It impounds the Alder Creek-tr.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 35 square miles. Completed in 2006, the structure is relatively new.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/06/2019.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Humboldt |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Alder Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 41.76410, -118.75070 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 2006 (20 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 35 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ALDER CREEK RANCH LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10651 |
| Federal ID | NV10651 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |