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{{Short description|State park in Nevada, United States}}
'''Spring Valley State Park''' is a [[Nevada]] [[state park]] in [[Lincoln County, Nevada|Lincoln County]], [[Nevada]]. It is located near the Utah border, 20 miles east of the town of [[Pioche, NV|Pioche]] and near the village of [[Ursine, Nevada|Ursine]]. It is in the Western Nevada Region of Nevada State Parks.
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| photo_alt = Reseroir
| photo_caption = Eagle Valley Reservoir
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| map_caption = Location in Nevada
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| location = [[Lincoln County, Nevada]], United States
| nearest_town = [[Pioche, Nevada]]
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| area = {{convert|926.83|acre|abbr=on}}<ref name=statelands/>
| elevation = {{convert|5840|ft|m|abbr=on}}<ref name=gnis>{{cite gnis|857973|Eagle Valley Reservoir}}</ref>
| established = 1969
| free_label = Named for
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| designation = [[List of Nevada state parks|Nevada state park]]
| administrator = Nevada Division of State Parks
| visitation_num = 29,311 vehicles
| visitation_year = 2017
| visitation_ref = <ref>{{Cite web |date=2018 |title=Division of State Parks Performance Audit |url=https://www.leg.state.nv.us/division/audit/Full/BE2018/LA18-22%20Division%20of%20State%20Parks.pdf |website=Nevada Legislature}}</ref>
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'''Spring Valley State Park''' is a public recreation area adjoining the {{convert|65|acre|ha|adj=on}} '''Eagle Valley Reservoir''' in eastern [[Nevada]] near the border with the state of [[Utah]]. The [[state park]] is located at the east end of [[Nevada State Route 322]], {{convert|20|mi}} east of the town of [[Pioche, Nevada|Pioche]] and near the village of [[Ursine, Nevada|Ursine]].<ref name=nsp/>

==History==
The Eagle Valley Dam was built on [[Meadow Valley Wash]] in 1965, creating the Eagle Valley Reservoir for agricultural usage. The area around the reservoir was designated a state park in 1969.<ref name=parkhistory/>

==Activities and amenities==
The park offers camping, fishing, a boat launch, picnicking, hiking trails, historic ranch buildings, and a group-use area.

==Climate==
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| single line = yes
|location = Spring Valley State Park, Nevada, 1991–2020 normals, 1974-2020 extremes: 5950ft (1814m)
|Jan record high F = 68
|Feb record high F = 74
|Mar record high F = 80
|Apr record high F = 84
|May record high F = 94
|Jun record high F = 99
|Jul record high F = 108
|Aug record high F = 103
|Sep record high F = 99
|Oct record high F = 89
|Nov record high F = 77
|Dec record high F = 68
|year record high F =

|Jan avg record high F = 55.9
|Feb avg record high F = 59.5
|Mar avg record high F = 67.9
|Apr avg record high F = 75.8
|May avg record high F = 83.8
|Jun avg record high F = 92.2
|Jul avg record high F = 97.1
|Aug avg record high F = 94.0
|Sep avg record high F = 88.7
|Oct avg record high F = 79.3
|Nov avg record high F = 68.1
|Dec avg record high F = 57.0
|year avg record high F = 97.7

|Jan high F = 43.7
|Feb high F = 47.0
|Mar high F = 54.7
|Apr high F = 62.1
|May high F = 71.5
|Jun high F = 82.9
|Jul high F = 89.3
|Aug high F = 87.0
|Sep high F = 79.8
|Oct high F = 66.9
|Nov high F = 53.7
|Dec high F = 43.6
|year high F =

|Jan mean F = 26.9
|Feb mean F = 30.9
|Mar mean F = 37.9
|Apr mean F = 43.1
|May mean F = 51.1
|Jun mean F = 59.1
|Jul mean F = 66.2
|Aug mean F = 64.1
|Sep mean F = 56.3
|Oct mean F = 44.8
|Nov mean F = 34.7
|Dec mean F = 26.3
|year mean F =

|Jan low F = 10.1
|Feb low F = 14.8
|Mar low F = 21.0
|Apr low F = 24.2
|May low F = 30.6
|Jun low F = 35.2
|Jul low F = 43.2
|Aug low F = 41.2
|Sep low F = 32.8
|Oct low F = 22.8
|Nov low F = 15.8
|Dec low F = 9.0
|year low F =

|Jan avg record low F= -10.9
|Feb avg record low F= -3.1
|Mar avg record low F = 7.2
|Apr avg record low F = 11.8
|May avg record low F = 18.8
|Jun avg record low F = 25.4
|Jul avg record low F = 31.7
|Aug avg record low F = 30.4
|Sep avg record low F = 22.2
|Oct avg record low F = 11.5
|Nov avg record low F = 0.8
|Dec avg record low F = -8.6
|year avg record low F = -17.4

|Jan record low F = −29
|Feb record low F = −33
|Mar record low F = −10
|Apr record low F = -3
|May record low F = 9
|Jun record low F = 13
|Jul record low F = 24
|Aug record low F = 21
|Sep record low F = 13
|Oct record low F = -2
|Nov record low F = -26
|Dec record low F = −45
|year record low F =

|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation inch = 1.04
|Feb precipitation inch = 1.51
|Mar precipitation inch = 1.42
|Apr precipitation inch = 0.87
|May precipitation inch = 0.86
|Jun precipitation inch = 0.51
|Jul precipitation inch = 1.00
|Aug precipitation inch = 1.57
|Sep precipitation inch = 1.00
|Oct precipitation inch = 1.22
|Nov precipitation inch = 0.69
|Dec precipitation inch = 1.43
|year precipitation inch =

|Jan snow inch = 4.80
|Feb snow inch = 5.90
|Mar snow inch = 5.00
|Apr snow inch = 1.60
|May snow inch = 0.20
|Jun snow inch = 0.00
|Jul snow inch = 0.00
|Aug snow inch = 0.00
|Sep snow inch = 0.00
|Oct snow inch = 0.40
|Nov snow inch = 2.60
|Dec snow inch = 6.10
|year snow inch =

|source 1 = NOAA (1981-2010 snowfall)<ref name = NOAA1>
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|url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&startDate=0001-01-01&endDate=9996-12-31&stations=USC00267750&format=pdf
|title = Spring Valley State Park, Nevada 1991-2020 Monthly Normals
|access-date = November 14, 2023
}}
</ref><ref name = NOAA2>
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|title = Spring Valley State Park, Nevada 1981-2010 Monthly Normals
|access-date = November 14, 2023
}}
</ref>
|source 2 = XMACIS2 (records & monthly max/mins)<ref name = XMACIS2>
{{cite web
|url = https://xmacis.rcc-acis.org/
|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
|title = xmACIS
|access-date = November 14, 2023
}}
</ref>
}}

==References==
{{Reflist|refs=
<ref name=nsp>{{cite web |url=http://parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-valley |title=Spring Valley State Park |work=Nevada State Parks |publisher=Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |access-date=January 25, 2017}}</ref>

<ref name=parkhistory>{{cite web |url=http://parks.nv.gov/learn/park-histories/spring-valley-history |title=History of Spring Valley State Park |work=Nevada State Parks |publisher=Department of Conservation and Natural Resources |access-date=January 25, 2017}}</ref>

<ref name=statelands>{{cite web |url=http://lands.nv.gov/uploads/documents/PORTFOLIO_Master_List_LATEST_ONE_-_PUBLIC_POSTING_NRS_331.110A.pdf |title=Inventory of State Lands |publisher=Nevada Division of State Lands |date=April 27, 2018 |access-date=November 28, 2019}}</ref>

}}
==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://parks.nv.gov/sv.htm State park website]
*[http://parks.nv.gov/parks/spring-valley Spring Valley State Park], Nevada State Parks
*[https://www.ndow.org/waters/eagle-valley-reservoir/
Eagle Valley Reservoir], Nevada Department of Wildlife

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[[Category:Landmarks in Nevada]]
[[Category:State parks of Nevada]]
[[Category:Nevada state parks]]
[[Category:Protected areas of Lincoln County, Nevada]]
[[Category:Protected areas established in 1969]]
[[Category:1969 establishments in Nevada]]
[[Category:Reservoirs in Nevada]]

Latest revision as of 19:32, 11 August 2024

Spring Valley State Park
Reseroir
Eagle Valley Reservoir
Spring Valley State Park is located in Nevada
Spring Valley State Park
Spring Valley State Park
Location in Nevada
LocationLincoln County, Nevada, United States
Nearest townPioche, Nevada
Coordinates38°1′23″N 114°11′53″W / 38.02306°N 114.19806°W / 38.02306; -114.19806[1]
Area926.83 acres (375.07 ha)[2]
Elevation5,840 ft (1,780 m)[1]
Established1969
Administered byNevada Division of State Parks
Visitors29,311 vehicles (in 2017)[3]
DesignationNevada state park
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

Spring Valley State Park is a public recreation area adjoining the 65-acre (26 ha) Eagle Valley Reservoir in eastern Nevada near the border with the state of Utah. The state park is located at the east end of Nevada State Route 322, 20 miles (32 km) east of the town of Pioche and near the village of Ursine.[4]

History

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The Eagle Valley Dam was built on Meadow Valley Wash in 1965, creating the Eagle Valley Reservoir for agricultural usage. The area around the reservoir was designated a state park in 1969.[5]

Activities and amenities

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The park offers camping, fishing, a boat launch, picnicking, hiking trails, historic ranch buildings, and a group-use area.

Climate

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Climate data for Spring Valley State Park, Nevada, 1991–2020 normals, 1974-2020 extremes: 5950ft (1814m)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 68
(20) 		74
(23) 		80
(27) 		84
(29) 		94
(34) 		99
(37) 		108
(42) 		103
(39) 		99
(37) 		89
(32) 		77
(25) 		68
(20) 		108
(42)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 55.9
(13.3) 		59.5
(15.3) 		67.9
(19.9) 		75.8
(24.3) 		83.8
(28.8) 		92.2
(33.4) 		97.1
(36.2) 		94.0
(34.4) 		88.7
(31.5) 		79.3
(26.3) 		68.1
(20.1) 		57.0
(13.9) 		97.7
(36.5)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 43.7
(6.5) 		47.0
(8.3) 		54.7
(12.6) 		62.1
(16.7) 		71.5
(21.9) 		82.9
(28.3) 		89.3
(31.8) 		87.0
(30.6) 		79.8
(26.6) 		66.9
(19.4) 		53.7
(12.1) 		43.6
(6.4) 		65.2
(18.4)
Daily mean °F (°C) 26.9
(−2.8) 		30.9
(−0.6) 		37.9
(3.3) 		43.1
(6.2) 		51.1
(10.6) 		59.1
(15.1) 		66.2
(19.0) 		64.1
(17.8) 		56.3
(13.5) 		44.8
(7.1) 		34.7
(1.5) 		26.3
(−3.2) 		45.1
(7.3)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 10.1
(−12.2) 		14.8
(−9.6) 		21.0
(−6.1) 		24.2
(−4.3) 		30.6
(−0.8) 		35.2
(1.8) 		43.2
(6.2) 		41.2
(5.1) 		32.8
(0.4) 		22.8
(−5.1) 		15.8
(−9.0) 		9.0
(−12.8) 		25.1
(−3.9)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −10.9
(−23.8) 		−3.1
(−19.5) 		7.2
(−13.8) 		11.8
(−11.2) 		18.8
(−7.3) 		25.4
(−3.7) 		31.7
(−0.2) 		30.4
(−0.9) 		22.2
(−5.4) 		11.5
(−11.4) 		0.8
(−17.3) 		−8.6
(−22.6) 		−17.4
(−27.4)
Record low °F (°C) −29
(−34) 		−33
(−36) 		−10
(−23) 		−3
(−19) 		9
(−13) 		13
(−11) 		24
(−4) 		21
(−6) 		13
(−11) 		−2
(−19) 		−26
(−32) 		−45
(−43) 		−45
(−43)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 1.04
(26) 		1.51
(38) 		1.42
(36) 		0.87
(22) 		0.86
(22) 		0.51
(13) 		1.00
(25) 		1.57
(40) 		1.00
(25) 		1.22
(31) 		0.69
(18) 		1.43
(36) 		13.12
(332)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 4.80
(12.2) 		5.90
(15.0) 		5.00
(12.7) 		1.60
(4.1) 		0.20
(0.51) 		0.00
(0.00) 		0.00
(0.00) 		0.00
(0.00) 		0.00
(0.00) 		0.40
(1.0) 		2.60
(6.6) 		6.10
(15.5) 		26.6
(67.61)
Source 1: NOAA (1981-2010 snowfall)[6][7]
Source 2: XMACIS2 (records & monthly max/mins)[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Eagle Valley Reservoir". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Inventory of State Lands" (PDF). Nevada Division of State Lands. April 27, 2018. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
  3. ^ "Division of State Parks Performance Audit" (PDF). Nevada Legislature. 2018.
  4. ^ "Spring Valley State Park". Nevada State Parks. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  5. ^ "History of Spring Valley State Park". Nevada State Parks. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  6. ^ "Spring Valley State Park, Nevada 1991-2020 Monthly Normals". Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  7. ^ "Spring Valley State Park, Nevada 1981-2010 Monthly Normals". Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  8. ^ "xmACIS". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
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