Clark Station Evaporation Pond B

DUCK CREEK-OS· Clark, Nevada· Built 1982· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Clark Station Evaporation Pond B is classified as low hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 38.8% in NV)
Dam Length1,900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage77 acre-ft
Normal Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1982 (44 years old)
NID IDNV10579

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 22, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NEVADA DWR

Ownership

NV ENERGY - EDWARD W. CLARK

Public Utility

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clark Station Evaporation Pond B?

Clark Station Evaporation Pond B is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Clark Station Evaporation Pond B?

Clark Station Evaporation Pond B is owned by NV ENERGY - EDWARD W. CLARK (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Clark Station Evaporation Pond B built?

Clark Station Evaporation Pond B was completed in 1982, making it 44 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Clark Station Evaporation Pond B?

Clark Station Evaporation Pond B serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Clark Station Evaporation Pond B?

Clark Station Evaporation Pond B has a dam height of 19 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Clark Station Evaporation Pond B last inspected?

Clark Station Evaporation Pond B was last inspected on April 22, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.