Cortez Tails #7 Dam

Nevada — Lander County

Location

StateNevada
CountyLander
Coordinates40.21610, -116.61920

Physical Characteristics

NID Height63 ft
Dam Height63 ft
Dam Length7,255 ft
NID Storage3,673 acre-ft
Max Storage3,673 acre-ft
Surface Area72 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1994
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCORTEZ GOLD MINES

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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