Sand Dune Embankment Dam - North
Nevada — Eureka County — BOULDER CREEK
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Eureka |
| River | BOULDER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.83810, -116.42440 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,596 ft |
| NID Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 155 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | May 12, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1996 |
| Primary Purpose | Other |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC |
| Other Name | Boulder Valley Emergency Storm Pond #1 |
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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.