Nv No Name 1 Dam

SHEEP CREEK-TR· Elko, Nevada· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Nv No Name 1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 50.5% in NV)
Dam Length100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDNV00207

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: USDOI BIA

Ownership

USDI BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Nv No Name 1 Dam?

Nv No Name 1 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 Nv No Name 1 Dam?

Nv No Name 1 Dam is owned by USDI BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Nv No Name 1 Dam?

Nv No Name 1 Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Nv No Name 1 Dam?

Nv No Name 1 Dam has a dam height of 24 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.