Caselton No 4 Dam

MEADOW VALEY WASH-TR· Lincoln, Nevada· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Caselton No 4 Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. Its primary use is tailings.

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 64.6% in NV)
Dam Length100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage34 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDNV00185

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: May 2, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NEVADA DWR

Ownership

BUNKER HILL MINING

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Caselton No 4 Dam?

Caselton No 4 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 Caselton No 4 Dam?

Caselton No 4 Dam is owned by BUNKER HILL MINING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Caselton No 4 Dam?

Caselton No 4 Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Caselton No 4 Dam?

Caselton No 4 Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Caselton No 4 Dam last inspected?

Caselton No 4 Dam was last inspected on May 2, 2018. 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.