Juniper Tailings Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyHumboldt
Nearest CityGOLCONDA
River/StreamRABBIT CREEK-OS
Coordinates41.26970, -117.13663

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height176 ft
Dam Height176 ft
Dam Length22,600 ft
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage71,000 acre-ft
Max Storage71,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage62,922 acre-ft
Surface Area770 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerNEVADA GOLD MINES LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/27/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV01139
Federal IDNV01139
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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