Cortez Hills Dam Fresh Water Reservoir
Key Takeaway
Cortez Hills Dam Fresh Water Reservoir is classified as low hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 2009 and is 17 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 50 ft (taller than 80.7% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 1,968 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10763 |
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 Hills Dam Fresh Water Reservoir?
Cortez Hills Dam Fresh Water Reservoir 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 Hills Dam Fresh Water Reservoir?
Cortez Hills Dam Fresh Water Reservoir is owned by NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cortez Hills Dam Fresh Water Reservoir built?
Cortez Hills Dam Fresh Water Reservoir was completed in 2009, making it 17 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 Hills Dam Fresh Water Reservoir?
Cortez Hills Dam Fresh Water Reservoir serves the following purposes: Other, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cortez Hills Dam Fresh Water Reservoir?
Cortez Hills Dam Fresh Water Reservoir 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 Cortez Hills Dam Fresh Water Reservoir last inspected?
Cortez Hills Dam Fresh Water Reservoir was last inspected on June 5, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.