Cortez Area 28 Tsf Cell 4 Dam
Key Takeaway
Cortez Area 28 Tsf Cell 4 Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 270 ft (taller than 99% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 12,100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 31.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 235 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Modified | 2015 |
| NID ID | NV10793 |
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
NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cortez Area 28 Tsf Cell 4 Dam?
Cortez Area 28 Tsf Cell 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 Cortez Area 28 Tsf Cell 4 Dam?
Cortez Area 28 Tsf Cell 4 Dam is owned by NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Cortez Area 28 Tsf Cell 4 Dam?
Cortez Area 28 Tsf Cell 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 Cortez Area 28 Tsf Cell 4 Dam?
Cortez Area 28 Tsf Cell 4 Dam has a dam height of 270 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 Cortez Area 28 Tsf Cell 4 Dam last inspected?
Cortez Area 28 Tsf Cell 4 Dam was last inspected on June 5, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.