Getchell Mine Tailings Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNevada
CountyHumboldt
Nearest CityGOLCONDA
River/StreamRABBIT CREEK-TR
Coordinates41.23470, -117.21420

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height150 ft
Dam Height150 ft
Dam Length3,820 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage10,000 acre-ft
Max Storage10,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage8,433 acre-ft
Surface Area210 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerNEVADA GOLD MINES LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/11/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNV00205
Federal IDNV00205
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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