Dams in Lincoln County, Nevada
14Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Lincoln County, Nevada
Lincoln County has 14 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 7 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Lincoln County is 65 years old. The most common purpose is tailings. The tallest dam is Pine Canyon Dam - Saddle Dike 1 at 92 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Canyon Dam - Saddle Dike 1 | High | Not Available | 92 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1957 |
| Eagle Valley Reservoir Dam | High | Poor | 72 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Mathews Canyon Dam | High | Not Available | 71 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1957 |
| Echo Canyon Dam | High | Unsatisfactory | 58 | Recreation | 1970 |
| Caselton No 9 Dam | Low | Fair | 36 | Tailings | |
| Caselton No 8 Dam | Low | Fair | 34 | Tailings | 1960 |
| Caselton No 4 Dam | Low | Poor | 32 | Tailings | |
| Caselton No 5 Dam | Low | Poor | 29 | Tailings | |
| Caselton Last Dam | Low | Fair | 28 | Tailings | |
| Hollinger Debris Dam | Low | Poor | 22 | Debris Control | 1962 |
| Caselton Mill Middle Dam | Low | Fair | 20 | Tailings | |
| Upper Pahranagat Dam | Low | Poor | 15 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1937 |
| Caliente Wastewater Treatment Lagoons Dam | Low | Fair | 14 | Other | |
| Pahranagat Upper Cross Dike Dam | Low | Poor | 11 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1978 |