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 501–507 of 507
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnemucca Lagoon #8 Dam Humboldt County | 9 | 1970 | Low | Fair |
| Winnemucca Lagoon #9 Dam Humboldt County | 10 | 1970 | Low | Fair |
| Winnemucca Lagoon Dam #5 Humboldt County | 7 | 1970 | Low | Fair |
| Yerington Bb Dam Lyon County | 10 | — | Low | Unsatisfactory |
| Yerington Mill Dam Lyon County | 90 | — | Significant | Not Rated |
| Yerington No 2 Dam Lyon County | 10 | — | Significant | Unsatisfactory |
| Zunino Reservoir Dam Elko County | 20 | 1909 | High | Fair |
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Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.