Jerritt Canyon Tailings Dam
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | RYNDON |
| River/Stream | NORTH FORK HUMBOLDT RIVER-OS |
| Coordinates | 41.40250, -115.89190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 162 ft |
| Dam Height | 147 ft |
| Dam Length | 14,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 300 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | JERRITT CANYON GOLD LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |