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Wild Horse is a concrete dam located in Elko, Nevada, along the East Fork Owyhee River. Built in 1969 by the USDI BOR, the dam stands at 116 feet tall with a length of 458 feet, providing flood risk reduction for the surrounding area. The reservoir created by Wild Horse has a storage capacity of 95,235 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 72,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 3,035 acres.
Managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Wild Horse serves multiple purposes including fish and wildlife pond, flood risk reduction, irrigation, and recreation. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 75 feet and two outlet gates for water release. With a high hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Wild Horse undergoes inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. Although the condition assessment is currently not available, emergency action plans are in place to mitigate any potential risks associated with the dam.
Wild Horse not only plays a crucial role in managing water resources but also provides recreational opportunities for the local community. As a key structure in the Sacramento District, the dam's impact on the surrounding environment and its ability to withstand potential hazards are closely monitored to ensure the safety and well-being of all those who rely on its services.
Elevation Of Reservoir Water Surface Above Datum, Ft 24hr Change | None% |
Percent of Normal | None% |
Minimum |
6,171.42 ft
2015-11-02 |
Maximum |
6,206.6 ft
2024-04-27 |
Average | 6,188 ft |
Dam_Height | 101 |
Hydraulic_Height | 90 |
Drainage_Area | 60 |
Year_Completed | 1969 |
Nid_Storage | 95235 |
Structural_Height | 116 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Concrete |
Surface_Area | 3035 |
Outlet_Gates | Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Valve - 1 |
River_Or_Stream | EAST FORK OWYHEE RIVER |
Dam_Length | 458 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Nid_Height | 116 |
Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
BOULDER CREEK NEAR DUNPHY
2024-07-01T00:15:00.000-07:00 |
0cfs | 6.05ft | 5012ft |
HUMBOLDT RIVER AT OLD US 40 BRIDGE
2024-12-19T01:45:00.000-08:00 |
84cfs | 2.66ft | 4627ft |
HUMBOLDT R NR ELKO
2024-12-21T00:10:00.000-08:00 |
23cfs | 1.33ft | 5144ft |
LAMOILLE C NR LAMOILLE
2024-12-21T00:10:00.000-08:00 |
3cfs | 1.89ft | 6285ft |
MAGGIE CREEK AT MAGGIE CR CYN NR CARLIN
2024-12-02T00:05:00.000-08:00 |
0cfs | 2.83ft | 5100ft |
MAGGIE CK AB MAGGIE CK CANYON NR CARLIN
2024-12-21T00:05:00.000-08:00 |
6cfs | 2.45ft | 5128ft |
MARYS RIVER BELOW ORANGE BRIDGE NR CHARLESTON NV
2011-10-12T23:45:00.000-07:00 |
8cfs | 1.58ft | 5950ft |