

Best for advanced divers, shore & boat entry.
Old Wild Horse Dam Remnants features the partially submerged remains of a 1937 dam located near the modern dam at the north end of the reservoir. This freshwater site offers an artificial reef environment consisting of underwater structures and rocky crevices. Due to geothermal springs feeding the reservoir, water temperatures are high, ranging between 37°C and 57.8°C. The site is suitable for advanced divers due to the overhead environment presented by the dam remnants. Access is available via both shore and boat. Facilities provided at the site include parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms. Snorkelling is possible, though rated 2/5.
41.68450, -115.81450
The original 1937 dam remains in place and is partially visible underwater.
Located in Elko County, Nevada, with the community of Wild Horse on the south shore.
Recorded at this site
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore & Boat
No specific species data is available for this site.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the overhead environment created by the submerged dam structures.
Yes, snorkelling is possible at the site, though it is rated 2/5.
Both shore and boat access are available.
Geothermal springs feed the reservoir, resulting in water temperatures between 37°C and 57.8°C.