Cortez Tails #7 Dam
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Lander |
| Nearest City | NONE |
| River/Stream | NONE |
| Coordinates | 40.21610, -116.61920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,255 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,673 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,673 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,247 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 72 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | CORTEZ GOLD MINES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |