Ollie'S Pond Dam

CARSON RIVER-OS· Churchill, Nevada· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Ollie'S Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 9.7% in NV)
Dam Length5,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage900 acre-ft
Surface Area300 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs
NID IDNV10466

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
Last Inspection: April 25, 2013
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: USDI BOR

Ownership

USDI BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ollie'S Pond Dam?

Ollie'S Pond 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 Ollie'S Pond Dam?

Ollie'S Pond Dam is owned by USDI BUREAU OF RECLAMATION (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Ollie'S Pond Dam?

Ollie'S Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Ollie'S Pond Dam?

Ollie'S Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Ollie'S Pond Dam last inspected?

Ollie'S Pond Dam was last inspected on April 25, 2013. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.