Elko Effluent South Storage Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Elko Effluent South Storage Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Nevada. Its primary use is other. 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
| Dam Height | 38 ft (taller than 71.4% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 8,566 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| NID ID | NV10705 |
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
CITY OF ELKO
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Elko Effluent South Storage Pond Dam?
Elko Effluent South Storage Pond Dam 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 Elko Effluent South Storage Pond Dam?
Elko Effluent South Storage Pond Dam is owned by CITY OF ELKO (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Elko Effluent South Storage Pond Dam?
Elko Effluent South Storage Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Elko Effluent South Storage Pond Dam?
Elko Effluent South Storage Pond Dam has a dam height of 38 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 Elko Effluent South Storage Pond Dam last inspected?
Elko Effluent South Storage Pond Dam was last inspected on June 22, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.