Sand Dune Embankment Dam - South

Nevada — Eureka County — BOULDER CREEK

Location

StateNevada
CountyEureka
RiverBOULDER CREEK
Coordinates40.81560, -116.45580

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length9,655 ft
NID Storage2,153 acre-ft
Max Storage2,153 acre-ft
Surface Area589 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 12, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1996
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerNEVADA GOLD MINES LLC
Other NameBoulder Valley Emergency Storm Pond #3

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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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