Eldorado Canyon Dam (Herman Reservoir)
Key Takeaway
Eldorado Canyon Dam (Herman Reservoir) is classified as high hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 1972 and is 54 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Max Storage | 960 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 670 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 0 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1995 |
| NID ID | NV00150 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DOI BLM
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Eldorado Canyon Dam (Herman Reservoir)?
Eldorado Canyon Dam (Herman Reservoir) is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Eldorado Canyon Dam (Herman Reservoir)?
Eldorado Canyon Dam (Herman Reservoir) is owned by DOI BLM (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Eldorado Canyon Dam (Herman Reservoir) built?
Eldorado Canyon Dam (Herman Reservoir) was completed in 1972, making it 54 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 Eldorado Canyon Dam (Herman Reservoir)?
Eldorado Canyon Dam (Herman Reservoir) serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
When was Eldorado Canyon Dam (Herman Reservoir) last inspected?
Eldorado Canyon Dam (Herman Reservoir) was last inspected on December 13, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.