Phoenix Tailings Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyLander
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamNONE
Coordinates40.48927, -117.13997

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height173 ft
Dam Height173 ft
Dam Length23,220 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage99,000 acre-ft
Max Storage99,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage96,863 acre-ft
Surface Area480 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerNEVADA GOLD MINES LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/05/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV00131
Federal IDNV00131
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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