Midas Dam Tailings Storage Facility Ph V

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
Nearest CityBATTLE MOUNTAIN
River/StreamMIDAS CREEK-TR
Coordinates41.23318, -116.76063

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height150 ft
Dam Height150 ft
Dam Length1,890 ft
Year Completed1998 (28 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,008 acre-ft
Max Storage2,008 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,200 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerKLONDEX MIDAS OPERATIONS INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/06/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10512
Federal IDNV10512
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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