Hill Dam Number 1
Key Takeaway
Hill Dam Number 1 is classified as low hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 1911 and is 115 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 47.3% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 660 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 450 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
| NID ID | NV00015 |
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
STEWART MICHAEL B.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Hill Dam Number 1?
Hill Dam Number 1 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 Hill Dam Number 1?
Hill Dam Number 1 is owned by STEWART MICHAEL B. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Hill Dam Number 1 built?
Hill Dam Number 1 was completed in 1911, making it 115 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 Hill Dam Number 1?
Hill Dam Number 1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Hill Dam Number 1?
Hill Dam Number 1 has a dam height of 22 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 Hill Dam Number 1 last inspected?
Hill Dam Number 1 was last inspected on August 16, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.