Dufurrena Road Pond Dam
May 3, 2024
Dufurrena Road Pond Dam, also known as Dufurrena Pond Dam Nos. 21, 23, and 25, is a federal-owned structure located in Section 2 of Humboldt, Nevada. Managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service, this earth dam stands at a height of 11 feet and was completed in 1940 to serve as a Fish and Wildlife Pond along Thousand Creek. With a storage capacity of 765 acre-feet and a surface area of 113.6 acres, the dam plays a vital role in managing water resources for wildlife in the area.
Despite its low hazard potential, Dufurrena Road Pond Dam has been assessed to be in poor condition as of July 2015. The dam's outlet gates consist of Other Controlled and Slide mechanisms, and it has undergone modifications in 2000 to improve its hydraulic capabilities. Regular inspections by the Fish and Wildlife Service ensure the dam's integrity and safety, with the last inspection conducted in July 2015. With a drainage area of 533.2 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in water management for the surrounding ecosystem.
As a federally regulated structure, Dufurrena Road Pond Dam is subject to oversight by the Nevada Division of Water Resources. The dam's primary purpose as a Fish and Wildlife Pond underscores its importance in supporting local biodiversity. Despite its aging infrastructure, efforts to maintain and improve the dam continue to ensure its functionality and contribution to the conservation of water resources in the region.
| Years_Modified | 2000 - Hydraulic |
| Year_Completed | 1940 |
| Dam_Height | 11 |
| River_Or_Stream | Thousand Creek |
| Dam_Length | 5911 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Surface_Area | 113.6 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 11 |
| Drainage_Area | 533.2 |
| Nid_Storage | 765 |
| Structural_Height | 11 |
| Outlet_Gates | Other Controlled, Slide (sluice gate) |
| Hazard_Potential | Low |
| Foundations | Soil |
| Nid_Height | 11 |
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