Sand Dune Embankment Dam - South

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNevada
CountyEureka
Nearest CityDUNPHY
River/StreamBOULDER CREEK
Coordinates40.81560, -116.45580

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length9,655 ft
Year Completed1996 (30 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,153 acre-ft
Max Storage2,153 acre-ft
Surface Area589 acres
Drainage Area48 sq mi
Max Discharge2,034 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerNEVADA GOLD MINES LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/12/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNV10502
Federal IDNV10502
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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