Tonkin Reservoir Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyEureka
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamDENAY CREEK
Coordinates39.90970, -116.40970

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length710 ft
Year Completed2016 (10 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area18 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerNEVADA GOLD MINES LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/22/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV00188
Federal IDNV00188
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Tonkin Springs Tailings Dam 1.3 mi Low Roberts Creek Dam 11.7 mi Low Jd Reservoir Dam 14.6 mi Low