Dufurrena Road Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Dufurrena Road Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 15.7% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 5,911 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 765 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 328 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 114 acres |
| Drainage Area | 533 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,969 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10817 |
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 Road Pond Dam?
Dufurrena Road Pond Dam 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 Road Pond Dam?
Dufurrena Road Pond Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Dufurrena Road Pond Dam built?
Dufurrena Road Pond Dam was completed in 1940, making it 86 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 Dufurrena Road Pond Dam?
Dufurrena Road Pond Dam 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 Road Pond Dam?
Dufurrena Road Pond Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Road Pond Dam last inspected?
Dufurrena Road Pond Dam was last inspected on July 29, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.