Tonkin Springs Tailings Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Eureka |
| Nearest City | NONE |
| River/Stream | DENAY CREEK-OS |
| Coordinates | 39.89970, -116.43000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,172 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,625 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,625 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | TONKIN SPRINGS LLC C/O MCEWEN MINING |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |