Carlin Ww Storage Pond Dam, located in Elko, Nevada, serves as a crucial water resource for the local community.
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This earth dam, completed in 1990, stands at a height of 21 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other," indicating its versatile utility in managing water resources in the region.
The dam is state-regulated and inspected regularly by the Nevada Division of Water Resources, ensuring its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the Carlin Ww Storage Pond Dam plays a key role in water management along the Humboldt River-OS. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, with one slide gate for outlet control, and it covers a surface area of 12 acres with a drainage area of 0.2 square miles.
Despite its relatively small size, this dam provides essential water storage and flood control benefits for the surrounding area. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like the Carlin Ww Storage Pond Dam are vital for ensuring the resilience and sustainability of water systems in Nevada.
Year Completed |
1990 |
Dam Length |
1840 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
HUMBOLDT RIVER-OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12 |
Hydraulic Height |
13 |
Drainage Area |
0.2 |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Structural Height |
21 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
21 |
Maggie Ck At Carlin
|
12cfs |
Marys Creek At Carlin
|
3cfs |
Susie Creek At Carlin
|
1cfs |
Humboldt R Nr Carlin
|
32cfs |
Humboldt R At Palisade
|
55cfs |
Maggie Creek At Maggie Cr Cyn Nr Carlin
|
0cfs |