Carlin Gold Tailings Dam

Nevada — Eureka County

Location

StateNevada
CountyEureka
Coordinates40.91500, -116.33060

Physical Characteristics

NID Height270 ft
Dam Height270 ft
Dam Length2,500 ft
NID Storage4,030 acre-ft
Max Storage4,030 acre-ft
Surface Area120 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1991
Primary PurposeTailings
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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