Carlin Gold Tailings Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Eureka |
| Nearest City | DUNPHY |
| River/Stream | SHEEP CREEK-TR |
| Coordinates | 40.91500, -116.33060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 270 ft |
| Dam Height | 270 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,030 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,030 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,030 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |