Barrick Mercur Reservation Cnyn Tailings

RESERVATION CANYON· Tooele, Utah· Built 1984· Earth·
Low Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Barrick Mercur Reservation Cnyn Tailings is classified as low hazard in Utah. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is tailings.

Physical Details

Dam Length2,100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage6.6K acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
NID IDUT00500

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: July 7, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Utah Division of Water Rights

Ownership

BARRICK GOLD

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Barrick Mercur Reservation Cnyn Tailings?

Barrick Mercur Reservation Cnyn Tailings 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 Barrick Mercur Reservation Cnyn Tailings?

Barrick Mercur Reservation Cnyn Tailings is owned by BARRICK GOLD (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Barrick Mercur Reservation Cnyn Tailings built?

Barrick Mercur Reservation Cnyn Tailings was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Barrick Mercur Reservation Cnyn Tailings?

Barrick Mercur Reservation Cnyn Tailings serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

When was Barrick Mercur Reservation Cnyn Tailings last inspected?

Barrick Mercur Reservation Cnyn Tailings was last inspected on July 7, 2021. 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.