Esmeralda Project Tails Dam

Nevada — Mineral County

Location

StateNevada
CountyMineral
Coordinates38.29972, -118.88917

Physical Characteristics

NID Height93 ft
Dam Height88 ft
Dam Length3,158 ft
NID Storage610 acre-ft
Max Storage610 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1990
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerKLONDEX AURORA MINE INC

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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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