Sand Dune Embankment Dam - North
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Eureka |
| Nearest City | DUNPHY |
| River/Stream | BOULDER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.83810, -116.42440 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 7,596 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 155 acres |
| Drainage Area | 47 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,841 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |