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Comins Lake Dam, located in ELY, Nevada, is a State-regulated structure with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. The dam is an Earth type with a height of 17 feet and a hydraulic height of 14 feet. It has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 80 acres. The dam is situated on the STEPTOE CREEK-OS river and is owned by the State of Nevada.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the condition assessment of Comins Lake Dam is rated as fair as of the last inspection in May 2019. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 4 feet and is equipped with a Slide (sluice gate) outlet gate. The risk assessment for the dam is considered moderate, with a risk level of 3.
Comins Lake Dam provides essential irrigation, recreation, and fish and wildlife habitat benefits to the surrounding area. Managed by the Nevada Division of Water Resources, the dam plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance and water resources in White Pine County. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will find Comins Lake Dam an intriguing structure that contributes to the conservation and sustainability of the region's natural resources.
Dam_Height | 17 |
River_Or_Stream | STEPTOE CREEK-OS |
Dam_Length | 981 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 80 |
Hydraulic_Height | 14 |
Drainage_Area | 60 |
Nid_Storage | 300 |
Structural_Height | 20 |
Outlet_Gates | Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard_Potential | Significant |
Foundations | Rock, Soil |
Nid_Height | 20 |
PRESTON BIG SPRING NR PRESTON NV | 9cfs |
STEPTOE C NR ELY | 4cfs |
WATER CANYON CR NR PRESTON NV | 1cfs |
LEHMAN CREEK NEAR BAKER | 1cfs |
CLEVE C NR ELY | 8cfs |