Bog Hot Reservoir Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Oregon End Dam Alder Creek Ranch Dam
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Located in Humboldt, Nevada, the Bog Hot Reservoir Dam stands as a private earth dam along Bog Hot Creek, primarily serving irrigation purposes.
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Summary
With a height of 11 feet and a length of 100 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, providing vital water resources for the surrounding area. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dam is regulated by the Nevada Department of Water Resources, ensuring regular inspections and enforcement to maintain its integrity.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and two slide gates for outlet control, with a surface area of 20 acres and a drainage area of 1.2 square miles. The reservoir offers fire protection, stock water supply, and small fish pond benefits in addition to irrigation support. Although the dam has not undergone recent modifications, it is subject to a moderate risk assessment level, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures to safeguard the surrounding community and environment.
With its strategic location and essential role in water resource management, the Bog Hot Reservoir Dam represents a significant asset in the region. As a key component of the local infrastructure, the dam serves as a critical resource for sustaining agricultural activities and ensuring water security in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam Length |
100 |
Dam Height |
11 |
River Or Stream |
BOG HOT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
20 |
Drainage Area |
1.2 |
Nid Storage |
115 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
11 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
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