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 76–84 of 84
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callaghan Creek Dam Lander County | 27 | — | Significant | Poor |
| Brimstone Leach Event Pond Dam Humboldt County | 27 | 2011 | Significant | Fair |
| Bmg Mine Willow Creek Dam Lander County | 115 | 1989 | Significant | Fair |
| Blackjack Dam White Pine County | 10 | 1932 | Significant | Poor |
| Billy Shaw Elko County | 51 | 2002 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Barrick Roaster Pond Dam Eureka County | 28 | 1993 | Significant | Not Rated |
| Argenta Tailings Dam Lander County | 36 | 1991 | Significant | Poor |
| Angel Lake Reservoir Elko County | 14 | 1924 | Significant | Poor |
| A-A Tails Dam Eureka County | 220 | 1989 | Significant | Fair |
PreviousPage 4 of 4
Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.