Preston Lower Dam

White Pine County, Nevada (near PRESTON)

River/Stream: WHITE RIVER-TR

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
30 ft
Dam Length
2,050 ft
Reservoir Storage
250 acre-ft
Year Completed
1932
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,300 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2021-04-28

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
NV10552
State
Nevada (NV)
Coordinates
38.94055, -115.05778
Age
94 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.