Esmeralda Project Tails Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNevada
CountyMineral
Nearest CityYERINGTON
River/StreamBODIE CREEK-TR
Coordinates38.29972, -118.88917

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height93 ft
Dam Height88 ft
Dam Length3,158 ft
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage610 acre-ft
Max Storage610 acre-ft
Normal Storage590 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerKLONDEX AURORA MINE INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/10/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNV10317
Federal IDNV10317
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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