Phoenix Tailings Dam

Nevada — Lander County

Location

StateNevada
CountyLander
Coordinates40.48927, -117.13997

Physical Characteristics

NID Height173 ft
Dam Height173 ft
Dam Length23,220 ft
NID Storage99,000 acre-ft
Max Storage99,000 acre-ft
Surface Area481 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerNEVADA GOLD MINES LLC

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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