Thousand Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Thousand Creek Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 63.6% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 152 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| NID ID | NV10118 |
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
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What is the hazard classification of Thousand Creek Dam?
Thousand 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 Thousand Creek Dam?
Thousand Creek 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 Thousand Creek Dam?
Thousand Creek Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Thousand Creek Dam?
Thousand Creek Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Thousand Creek Dam last inspected?
Thousand Creek Dam was last inspected on June 15, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.