Getchell Mine Tailings Dam

Nevada — Humboldt County

Location

StateNevada
CountyHumboldt
Coordinates41.23470, -117.21420

Physical Characteristics

NID Height150 ft
Dam Height150 ft
Dam Length3,820 ft
NID Storage10,000 acre-ft
Max Storage10,000 acre-ft
Surface Area210 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerNEVADA GOLD MINES LLC

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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