Sagebrush Creek Dam

Sagebrush Creek· Humboldt, Nevada· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Sagebrush Creek Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 7% in NV)
Dam Length800 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage141 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area56 sq mi
Max Discharge1,671 cfs
NID IDNV10816

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: July 29, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NEVADA DWR

Ownership

US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sagebrush Creek Dam?

Sagebrush Creek 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 Sagebrush Creek Dam?

Sagebrush Creek Dam is owned by US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Sagebrush Creek Dam?

Sagebrush Creek Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Sagebrush Creek Dam?

Sagebrush Creek Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Sagebrush Creek Dam last inspected?

Sagebrush Creek Dam was last inspected on July 29, 2015. 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.