Arturo East Pit Stormwater Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Arturo East Pit Stormwater Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 60 ft (taller than 85.7% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 332 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 192 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10890 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Arturo East Pit Stormwater Pond Dam?
Arturo East Pit Stormwater Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Arturo East Pit Stormwater Pond Dam?
Arturo East Pit Stormwater Pond Dam is owned by NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Arturo East Pit Stormwater Pond Dam built?
Arturo East Pit Stormwater Pond Dam was completed in 2016, making it 10 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Arturo East Pit Stormwater Pond Dam?
Arturo East Pit Stormwater Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Arturo East Pit Stormwater Pond Dam?
Arturo East Pit Stormwater Pond Dam has a dam height of 60 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Arturo East Pit Stormwater Pond Dam last inspected?
Arturo East Pit Stormwater Pond Dam was last inspected on August 12, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.