Tonkin Springs Tailings Dam
Nevada — Eureka County — DENAY CREEK-OS
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Eureka |
| River | DENAY CREEK-OS |
| Coordinates | 39.89970, -116.43000 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,172 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,625 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,625 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | April 22, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1989 |
| Primary Purpose | Tailings |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | TONKIN SPRINGS LLC C/O MCEWEN MINING |
Location Map
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.