Dufurrena Pond Dam #13

VIRGIN CREEK· Humboldt, Nevada· Earth· 8 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dufurrena Pond Dam #13 is classified as low hazard in Nevada. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 3.2% in NV)
Dam Length100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage230 acre-ft
Normal Storage175 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area208 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDNV00008

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: July 19, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NEVADA DWR

Ownership

USDI FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dufurrena Pond Dam #13?

Dufurrena Pond Dam #13 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 Dufurrena Pond Dam #13?

Dufurrena Pond Dam #13 is owned by USDI FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dufurrena Pond Dam #13?

Dufurrena Pond Dam #13 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dufurrena Pond Dam #13?

Dufurrena Pond Dam #13 has a dam height of 8 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 Dufurrena Pond Dam #13 last inspected?

Dufurrena Pond Dam #13 was last inspected on July 19, 2022. 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.