Carlin Wwtp Treatment Lagoon Cell 2 Dam

HUMBOLDT RIVER-OS· Elko, Nevada· Built 1960· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Carlin Wwtp Treatment Lagoon Cell 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 3.2% in NV)
Dam Length1,940 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage58 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDNV10711

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 8, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NEVADA DWR

Ownership

CITY OF CARLIN

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Carlin Wwtp Treatment Lagoon Cell 2 Dam?

Carlin Wwtp Treatment Lagoon Cell 2 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 Carlin Wwtp Treatment Lagoon Cell 2 Dam?

Carlin Wwtp Treatment Lagoon Cell 2 Dam is owned by CITY OF CARLIN (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Carlin Wwtp Treatment Lagoon Cell 2 Dam built?

Carlin Wwtp Treatment Lagoon Cell 2 Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Carlin Wwtp Treatment Lagoon Cell 2 Dam?

Carlin Wwtp Treatment Lagoon Cell 2 Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Carlin Wwtp Treatment Lagoon Cell 2 Dam?

Carlin Wwtp Treatment Lagoon Cell 2 Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Carlin Wwtp Treatment Lagoon Cell 2 Dam last inspected?

Carlin Wwtp Treatment Lagoon Cell 2 Dam was last inspected on July 8, 2022. 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.