Alkali Dam

Humboldt County, Nevada

River/Stream: Virgin Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
16 ft
Dam Length
235 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,233 acre-ft
Year Completed
1941
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
746 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2015-07-28

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NV00001
State
Nevada (NV)
Coordinates
41.64000, -119.14000
Age
85 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.