Brick Flat Pit Containment
Key Takeaway
Brick Flat Pit Containment is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 160 ft (taller than 91% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | CA01397 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Iron Mountain Mine Remediation Trust I
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brick Flat Pit Containment?
Brick Flat Pit Containment 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 Brick Flat Pit Containment?
Brick Flat Pit Containment is owned by Iron Mountain Mine Remediation Trust I (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Brick Flat Pit Containment built?
Brick Flat Pit Containment was completed in 1994, making it 32 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 Brick Flat Pit Containment?
Brick Flat Pit Containment serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Brick Flat Pit Containment?
Brick Flat Pit Containment has a dam height of 160 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 Brick Flat Pit Containment last inspected?
Brick Flat Pit Containment was last inspected on January 25, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.