Argenta Tailings Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Lander |
| Nearest City | CARLIN |
| River/Stream | HUMBOLDT RIVER-OS |
| Coordinates | 40.67170, -116.72470 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | ARGENTA LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |