Dufurrena Pond Dam No. 19 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
Dufurrena Pond Dam No.
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Summary
19, located in Humboldt, Nevada, is a Federal-owned structure managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service with a primary purpose of supporting fish and wildlife activities. This Earth-type dam, constructed with stone core and soil foundation, stands at a height of 9 feet and spans a length of 1100 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 226 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 70 acre-feet and a surface area of 26.5 acres.
The dam, situated on Thousand Creek, is regulated by the Nevada Department of Water Resources and undergoes state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes. Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment in 2015 was poor, indicating a need for maintenance and improvement. The risk assessment for Dufurrena Pond Dam No. 19 ranks it as very high, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and management to ensure its safety and functionality for the surrounding ecosystem.
While the dam's primary purpose is to support fish and wildlife activities, its location and design also make it a crucial component of the local water resource infrastructure. With a controlled spillway and other controlled outlet gates, the dam plays a key role in managing water flow and storage in the area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the maintenance and proper management of structures like Dufurrena Pond Dam No. 19 become increasingly important in ensuring water security and ecological health in the region.
Dam Length |
1100 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
Thousand Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
26.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
9 |
Drainage Area |
201.3 |
Nid Storage |
226 |
Structural Height |
9 |
Outlet Gates |
Other Controlled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
9 |
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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.
Dufurrena Pond Dam No. 19