North Block Tailings Impoundment Dam
High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Eureka |
| Nearest City | DUNPHY |
| River/Stream | RODEO CREEK-OS |
| Coordinates | 40.99720, -116.36830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 520 ft |
| Dam Height | 520 ft |
| Dam Length | 16,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1993 (33 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160,692 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160,692 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156,430 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 611 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/13/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |