Tailing Storage Facility 3 Dam

Nevada — Elko County — FOREMAN CREEK-OS

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
RiverFOREMAN CREEK-OS
Coordinates41.39189, -115.88189

Physical Characteristics

NID Height69 ft
Dam Height69 ft
Dam Length6,729 ft
NID Storage1,423 acre-ft
Max Storage1,423 acre-ft
Surface Area61 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 30, 2019
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed2012
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJERRITT CANYON GOLD 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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