Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam, Nevada, USA

Home / USA / Nevada / Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam

Quick Facts About Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam

Location: Elko, Nevada
Coordinates: 40.1828, -115.4617
River: Ruby Lake River
Primary Purpose: Fish and Wildlife Pond
Type: Earth
Commissioned:
Dam Height: 8 ft (2 m)
Dam Length: 4,400 ft (1,341 m)
Dam Capacity: 12,800 acre-ft (15,789 Ml)

Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam Map

Here is a map of Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam with satellite imagery. You can zoom in and out, toggle full screen mode and even enter street view directly from the map.

Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam Information

Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in None, Elko, Nevada.

The dam, which is on the Ruby Lake River, was primarily built for Fish and Wildlife Pond purposes, but also serves for Recreation and Flood Risk Reduction benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in and is currently owned by USDI FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE.

Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam Structure

The Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam is approximately 4,400 feet (1,341 m) long, 8 feet (2 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 1,500 acre-ft (1,850 Ml) and maximum capacity of 12,800 acre-ft (15,789 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 6,000 acres (2,428 ha) and the total catchment area is 120 square miles (311 square kilometres).

Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam Spillway

The dam has a 60 feet (18 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 46 cubic feet per second (1 cubic metres per second).

Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam
Elko, Nevada
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 8 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 4,400 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 12,800 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 120 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam

Failed to fetch current weather data.

7-Day Forecast for Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam

Failed to fetch weather forecast data.

Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam?

Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam is in Nevada.

In which county is the Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam?

Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam is in Elko County.

How high is the Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam?

Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam is 8 feet high.

How long is the Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam?

Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam is 4,400 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No 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

High

Dams 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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

Generated by MPG