Big Five Dam

Pershing County, Nevada (near NONE)

River/Stream: HUMBOLDT RIVER-OS

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
10 ft
Dam Length
6,000 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,720 acre-ft
Year Completed
1915
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,050 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-09-08

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NV00060
State
Nevada (NV)
Coordinates
40.05670, -118.46670
Age
111 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.