Yerington Mill Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyLyon
Nearest CitySCHURZ
River/StreamWALKER RIVER-OS
Coordinates39.01920, -119.19670

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height90 ft
Dam Height90 ft
Dam Length100 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,166 acre-ft
Max Storage1,166 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,100 acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerARIMETCO INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection11/15/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV00144
Federal IDNV00144
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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