Spencer Dam

Reservoir Levels Weather Hydrology


Spencer Dam, located in Elko, Nevada, is a federal-owned structure primarily used for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond purposes. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 12 feet, with a hydraulic height of 8 feet and a length of 390 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet and a low hazard potential, although its condition assessment is deemed poor. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 15 feet and a maximum discharge of 100 cubic feet per second.

Despite its poor condition assessment, Spencer Dam poses a low hazard potential and has a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam has not been modified in recent years and is inspected every 5 years, with the last inspection conducted in June 2018. The structure does not have outlet gates and is associated with the Billy Shaw Slough-TR river or stream. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified in the data, it is important for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the condition of Spencer Dam to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and its inhabitants.

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Dam_Height 12
River_Or_Stream BILLY SHAW SLOUGH-TR
Dam_Length 390
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 14
Hydraulic_Height 8
Drainage_Area 4
Nid_Storage 120
Structural_Height 12
Outlet_Gates None - 0
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Rock, Soil
Nid_Height 12

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