Dams in Storey County, Nevada
4Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Storey County, Nevada
Storey County has 4 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Storey County is 23 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is Gooseberry Tails Dam at 70 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asamera Effluent Storage Dam | High | Fair | 34 | Other | 2001 |
| Gooseberry Tails Dam | Low | Unsatisfactory | 70 | Tailings | 1984 |
| Tracy Evaporation Pond 3 | Low | Fair | 21 | Other | 2016 |
| West Tracy Secondary Evaporation Pond | Low | Fair | 13 | Other | 2008 |