Nevada Dams
507 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
507
High Hazard
161
31.8%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
150
Average Age
45 yrs
Hazard Classification
High161 (31.8%)
Significant84 (16.6%)
Low262 (51.7%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory17 (3.4%)
Fair294 (58.0%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory150 (29.6%)
Not Rated46 (9.1%)
Federal
54
State
22
Local
150
Private
245
Tallest Dams
High Hazard Dams
Poor Condition Dams
- Midas Tailings Storage Facility Ph Iv DamPoor
- Midas Dam Tailings Storage Facility Ph VPoor
- Paradise Peak Tails DamUnsatisfactory
- Cat Creek Unsatisfactory
- Chimney DamPoor
All Dams in Nevada
Showing 76–100 of 262
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rmg Upper Fire Pond Dam Nye County | 28 | 2007 | Low | Fair |
| Rmg South Storm Event Pond #3 Dam Nye County | 28 | 1995 | Low | Fair |
| Rmg South Storm Event Pond #2 Dam Nye County | 30 | 1995 | Low | Fair |
| Rmg South Rib Dam Nye County | 13 | 2005 | Low | Fair |
| Rmg South Process Pond #2 Dam Nye County | 30 | 1995 | Low | Fair |
| Rmg South Leach Pad Event Pond 4 Dam Nye County | 31 | 2006 | Low | Fair |
| Rmg North Rib Dam Nye County | 13 | 2003 | Low | Fair |
| Rmg North Dedicated Plant Process Pond Dam Nye County | 12 | — | Low | Fair |
| Rmg Lower Water Storage Pond Dam Nye County | 30 | 2018 | Low | Fair |
| Rgs Pond G Clark County | 17 | 2005 | Low | Fair |
| Rgs Pond E2 Clark County | 19 | 1986 | Low | Fair |
| Rgs Pond E1 Clark County | 19 | 1986 | Low | Fair |
| Rgs Pond C2 Clark County | 14 | 1984 | Low | Fair |
| Rgs Pond C1 Clark County | 14 | 1984 | Low | Fair |
| Rgs Pond B3 Clark County | 17 | 1982 | Low | Fair |
| Rgs Pond B2 Clark County | 17 | 1982 | Low | Fair |
| Rgs Pond B1 Clark County | 18 | 1982 | Low | Fair |
| Reona Leach Event Pond Dam Lander County | 10 | 1995 | Low | Fair |
| Reed Reservoir Dam Elko County | 12 | — | Low | Poor |
| Rawhide Dam Elko County | 35 | 1954 | Low | Fair |
| Px Ranch Reservoir Dam Elko County | 40 | — | Low | Fair |
| Pradare Spring Dam Washoe County | 18 | — | Low | Poor |
| Pitt Taylor Upper Dam Pershing County | 18 | — | Low | Unsatisfactory |
| Pitt Taylor Lower Dam Pershing County | 15 | — | Low | Poor |
| Pitt Dam Pershing County | 13 | — | Low | Poor |
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.