Dams in Nevada
507
Total Dams
160
High Hazard
31.56%
% High Hazard
44.9 yrs
Average Age
Counties
| County | Dams | High Hazard | % High | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark | 122 | 77 | 63.11% | 31.8 yrs |
| Washoe | 76 | 35 | 46.05% | 60.1 yrs |
| Elko | 70 | 14 | 20.00% | 56.1 yrs |
| Douglas | 21 | 9 | 42.86% | 36.9 yrs |
| White Pine | 21 | 5 | 23.81% | 66.7 yrs |
| Lincoln | 14 | 4 | 28.57% | 65.3 yrs |
| Eureka | 33 | 3 | 9.09% | 32.2 yrs |
| Mineral | 7 | 3 | 42.86% | 62.3 yrs |
| Lander | 24 | 2 | 8.33% | 43.5 yrs |
| Lyon | 13 | 2 | 15.38% | 53.9 yrs |
| Carson City | 5 | 2 | 40.00% | 0.0 yrs |
| Churchill | 9 | 1 | 11.11% | 95.3 yrs |
| Humboldt | 39 | 1 | 2.56% | 43.1 yrs |
| Storey | 4 | 1 | 25.00% | 23.8 yrs |
| Pershing | 15 | 1 | 6.67% | 44.8 yrs |
| Nye | 32 | 0 | 0.00% | 41.9 yrs |
Purpose Breakdown
Tallest Dams in Nevada
| Dam Name | Height | County | Hazard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover | 730 ft | Clark | High Hazard |
| North Block Tailings Impoundment Dam | 520 ft | Eureka | High Hazard |
| Mill 5/6 Center Tailings Storage Facility | 300 ft | Eureka | Significant Hazard |
| Carlin Gold Tailings Dam | 270 ft | Eureka | Low Hazard |
| Cortez Area 28 Tsf Cell 4 Dam | 270 ft | Lander | Low Hazard |
| Midas Tailings Storage Facility Ph Iv Dam | 250 ft | Elko | Significant Hazard |
| Mill 5/6 East Tailings Storage Facility | 220 ft | Eureka | Significant Hazard |
| A-A Tails Dam | 220 ft | Eureka | Significant Hazard |
| Cortez Area 28 Tsf Dam | 215 ft | Lander | Low Hazard |
| Mill 5/6 West Tails Storage Facility | 210 ft | Eureka | Low Hazard |