Bald Mountain Vantage Process Ponds Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
The Bald Mountain Vantage Process Ponds Dam in White Pine, Nevada, serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the area.
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Summary
This private-owned earth dam, standing at a height of 35.1 feet, helps mitigate potential hazards with a low hazard potential rating. The dam has a storage capacity of 89.9 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 5.7 acres, providing essential protection to the surrounding community.
Managed by the Nevada Division of Water Resources, the Bald Mountain Vantage Process Ponds Dam undergoes regular inspections and is regulated and permitted by the state. Designed by NewFields, the dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, with an uncontrolled spillway type in place. Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its risk assessment is moderate, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the structure.
Located within Congressional District 04 of Nevada, the Bald Mountain Vantage Process Ponds Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the local environment and community from potential flooding events. With its strategic design and state-regulated operations, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
Dam Length |
2758 |
Dam Height |
35.1 |
River Or Stream |
N/A |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
35.1 |
Drainage Area |
0.3 |
Nid Storage |
89.9 |
Structural Height |
35.1 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
35 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Big Spring Nr Duckwater
|
14cfs |
Steptoe C Nr Ely
|
5cfs |
Water Canyon Cr Nr Preston Nv
|
1cfs |
Preston Big Spring Nr Preston Nv
|
10cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Bald Mountain Vantage Process Ponds Dam