Coeur Rochester Stage Iii Contingency Pond Dam

NONE· Pershing, Nevada· Built 2015· Earth· 50 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Other Private

Key Takeaway

Coeur Rochester Stage Iii Contingency Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 2015 and is 11 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 50 ft (taller than 80.7% in NV)
Dam Length1,617 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Normal Storage59 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2015 (11 years old)
NID IDNV10896

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: September 8, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NEVADA DWR

Ownership

COEUR ROCHESTER INC.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Coeur Rochester Stage Iii Contingency Pond Dam?

Coeur Rochester Stage Iii Contingency Pond 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 Coeur Rochester Stage Iii Contingency Pond Dam?

Coeur Rochester Stage Iii Contingency Pond Dam is owned by COEUR ROCHESTER INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Coeur Rochester Stage Iii Contingency Pond Dam built?

Coeur Rochester Stage Iii Contingency Pond Dam was completed in 2015, making it 11 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 Coeur Rochester Stage Iii Contingency Pond Dam?

Coeur Rochester Stage Iii Contingency Pond 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 Coeur Rochester Stage Iii Contingency Pond Dam?

Coeur Rochester Stage Iii Contingency Pond Dam has a dam height of 50 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 Coeur Rochester Stage Iii Contingency Pond Dam last inspected?

Coeur Rochester Stage Iii Contingency Pond Dam was last inspected on September 8, 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.