North Block Tailings Impoundment Dam
Nevada — Eureka County
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Eureka |
| Coordinates | 40.99720, -116.36830 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 520 ft |
| Dam Height | 520 ft |
| Dam Length | 16,200 ft |
| NID Storage | 160,692 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160,692 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 611 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1993 |
| Primary Purpose | Tailings |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | NEVADA 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.