Rye Patch Dam

Rye Patch Dam Quick Facts

Location: Pershing, Nevada
Coordinates: 40.4701, -118.3077
River: River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type:
Commissioned:
Dam Height: 78 ft (24 m)
Dam Length: 1,074 ft (327 m)
Dam Capacity: acre-ft (0 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Rye Patch Dam Information

Rye Patch Dam is dam located in Pershing County, Nevada.

The dam, which is on the River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in and is currently owned by Pershing County Water Conservation District.

Rye Patch Dam Structure

The Rye Patch Dam is approximately 1,074 feet (327 m) long, 78 feet (24 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Rye Patch Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 171,000 acre-ft (210,925 Ml) and maximum capacity of acre-ft (0 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 11,400 acres (4,613 ha) and the total catchment area is square miles (0 square kilometres).

Rye Patch Dam Spillway

The dam has a 110 feet (34 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of cubic feet per second (0 cubic metres per second).

Rye Patch Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Rye Patch Dam
Pershing, Nevada
Height (ft)
78
Length (Ft)
1,074
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
Hoover Dam
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Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Rye Patch Dam Weather

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Rye Patch Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Rye Patch Dam?

Rye Patch Dam is in Nevada.

In which county is the Rye Patch Dam?

Rye Patch Dam is in Pershing County.

How high is the Rye Patch Dam?

Rye Patch Dam is 78 feet high.

How long is the Rye Patch Dam?

Rye Patch Dam is 1,074 feet long.

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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

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