Cortez Water Storage Dam

Nevada — Lander County

Location

StateNevada
CountyLander
Coordinates40.20800, -116.62250

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length2,976 ft
NID Storage162 acre-ft
Max Storage162 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1990
Primary PurposeOther
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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