Notable lake · Elko, Nevada
China Dam
China Dam is a lake in Elko, Nevada.
China Dam: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.
Best time to visit China Dam
Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach China Dam — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 41.92458, -116.08673. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near China Dam
- Hat Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~32 km · Must-see
- Porter Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~34 km · Must-see
- Wilson Reservoir · lake · Elko · ~43 km · Must-see
- Wild Horse Reservoir · lake · Elko · ~45 km · Must-see
- Lime Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~51 km · Must-see
- Deep Creek Reservoir · lake · Elko · ~51 km · Must-see
- McAfee Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~57 km · Must-see
- Copper Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~62 km · Must-see
- Deer Mountain · viewpoint · Elko · ~65 km · Must-see
- Coon Creek Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~66 km · Must-see
- Jarbidge Peak · viewpoint · Elko · ~73 km · Must-see
- Prentice Hill · viewpoint · Elko · ~2 km
- Ottawanah · viewpoint · Elko · ~2 km
- Yellow Rock · viewpoint · Elko · ~5 km
- Quarry Hill · viewpoint · Elko · ~6 km
- Gondem Bah · viewpoint · Elko · ~9 km
- Siciegottit · viewpoint · Elko · ~9 km
- The Point · viewpoint · Elko · ~10 km
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near China Dam
- Wilson Reservoir · lake · Elko · ~43 km · Must-see
- Wild Horse Reservoir · lake · Elko · ~45 km · Must-see
- Deep Creek Reservoir · lake · Elko · ~51 km · Must-see
- Willow Creek Reservoir · lake · Elko · ~108 km · Must-see
- Hot Lake · lake · Elko · ~127 km · Must-see
- C. J. Strike Dam · lake · Elmore · ~143 km · Must-see
- Boyle Creek Reservoir · lake · Elko · ~16 km
- Coyote Hole · lake · Elko · ~16 km
- Nevada Noname Two Dam · lake · Elko · ~17 km
- Mountain View Lake · lake · Elko · ~18 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
Is China Dam full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for China Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit China Dam?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near China Dam?
Nearby: Hat Peak (viewpoint, 32 km), Porter Peak (viewpoint, 34 km), Wilson Reservoir (lake, 43 km), Wild Horse Reservoir (lake, 45 km), Lime Mountain (viewpoint, 51 km), Deep Creek Reservoir (lake, 51 km).
Is China Dam worth visiting?
China Dam is listed as a notable lake in Nevada on Spotwander.