Juniper Tailings Dam

Nevada — Humboldt County

Location

StateNevada
CountyHumboldt
Coordinates41.26970, -117.13663

Physical Characteristics

NID Height176 ft
Dam Height176 ft
Dam Length22,600 ft
NID Storage71,000 acre-ft
Max Storage71,000 acre-ft
Surface Area770 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1997
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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