Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam
Key Takeaway
Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 3.2% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 4,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 12.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6,000 acres |
| Drainage Area | 120 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 46 cfs |
| NID ID | NV10517 |
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
USDI FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE
Federal Government
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam?
Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike 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 Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam?
Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam is owned by USDI FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam?
Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam?
Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam last inspected?
Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam was last inspected on October 5, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.