Dufurrena Pond Dam No. 20
Key Takeaway
Dufurrena Pond Dam No. 20 is classified as low hazard in Nevada. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 1.8% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 1,120 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 201 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 808 cfs |
| NID ID | NV00170 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Dufurrena Pond Dam No. 20?
Dufurrena Pond Dam No. 20 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 No. 20?
Dufurrena Pond Dam No. 20 is owned by US FISH AND 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 No. 20?
Dufurrena Pond Dam No. 20 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dufurrena Pond Dam No. 20?
Dufurrena Pond Dam No. 20 has a dam height of 7 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 No. 20 last inspected?
Dufurrena Pond Dam No. 20 was last inspected on July 30, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.