Simplot Tailings Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Clark |
| Nearest City | NONE |
| River/Stream | COLORADO RIVER-TR |
| Coordinates | 36.47306, -114.46944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 185 ft |
| Dam Height | 185 ft |
| Dam Length | 12,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12,924 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,924 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12,924 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 122 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | SIMPLOT SILICA PRODUCTS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/17/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |