Mill #3 Tailings Pond

Nevada — Elko County

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
Coordinates40.59444, -116.01389

Physical Characteristics

NID Height107 ft
Dam Height107 ft
Dam Length2,300 ft
NID Storage3,200 acre-ft
Max Storage3,200 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerNEVADA GOLD MINES LLC;newmont Mining Corporation
Other NameJ-457;Rain Talis;Raine Tails Dam

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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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