Bald Mountain Vantage Process Ponds Dam

N/A· White Pine, Nevada· Earth· 35 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Other Private

Key Takeaway

Bald Mountain Vantage Process Ponds Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 67.4% in NV)
Dam Length2,758 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDNV10913

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 15, 2020
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NEVADA DWR

Ownership

KINROSS GOLD INC - BALD MOUNTAIN

Private

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bald Mountain Vantage Process Ponds Dam?

Bald Mountain Vantage Process Ponds Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bald Mountain Vantage Process Ponds Dam?

Bald Mountain Vantage Process Ponds Dam is owned by KINROSS GOLD INC - BALD MOUNTAIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bald Mountain Vantage Process Ponds Dam?

Bald Mountain Vantage Process Ponds Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bald Mountain Vantage Process Ponds Dam?

Bald Mountain Vantage Process Ponds Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Bald Mountain Vantage Process Ponds Dam last inspected?

Bald Mountain Vantage Process Ponds Dam was last inspected on October 15, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.