Argenta Tailings Dam

Nevada — Lander County

Location

StateNevada
CountyLander
Coordinates40.67170, -116.72470

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length4,700 ft
NID Storage285 acre-ft
Max Storage285 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1991
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerARGENTA LLC

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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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