Upper Pahranagat Dam

Lincoln County, Nevada (near GLENDALE, NV)

River/Stream: WHITE RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
1,515 ft
Reservoir Storage
4,688 acre-ft
Year Completed
1937
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
905 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2018-11-16

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
NV10125
State
Nevada (NV)
Coordinates
37.28667, -115.12000
Age
89 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.