Elko Percolation Pond 1b Dam
Key Takeaway
Elko Percolation Pond 1b Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 35.2% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 3,280 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| NID ID | NV10707 |
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
CITY OF ELKO
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Elko Percolation Pond 1b Dam?
Elko Percolation Pond 1b 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 Elko Percolation Pond 1b Dam?
Elko Percolation Pond 1b 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 Percolation Pond 1b Dam?
Elko Percolation Pond 1b 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 Percolation Pond 1b Dam?
Elko Percolation Pond 1b Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Percolation Pond 1b Dam last inspected?
Elko Percolation Pond 1b Dam was last inspected on July 7, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.