Cortez Area 28 Tsf Dam
Key Takeaway
Cortez Area 28 Tsf Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 1997 and is 29 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 215 ft (taller than 98.2% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 13,325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 31.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 205 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10498 |
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 Dam?
Cortez Area 28 Tsf 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 Dam?
Cortez Area 28 Tsf Dam is owned by NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cortez Area 28 Tsf Dam built?
Cortez Area 28 Tsf Dam was completed in 1997, making it 29 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 Cortez Area 28 Tsf Dam?
Cortez Area 28 Tsf 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 Dam?
Cortez Area 28 Tsf Dam has a dam height of 215 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 Dam last inspected?
Cortez Area 28 Tsf Dam was last inspected on June 5, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.