Sand Dune Embankment Dam - South
Nevada — Eureka County — BOULDER CREEK
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Eureka |
| River | BOULDER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.81560, -116.45580 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,655 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,153 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 589 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 #3 |
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.