Cortez Hills Dam Process Pond
Key Takeaway
Cortez Hills Dam Process Pond is classified as low hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 2010 and is 16 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 79.1% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 1,760 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2010 (16 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10764 |
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 Process Pond?
Cortez Hills Dam Process Pond 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 Process Pond?
Cortez Hills Dam Process Pond 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 Process Pond built?
Cortez Hills Dam Process Pond was completed in 2010, making it 16 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 Process Pond?
Cortez Hills Dam Process Pond serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cortez Hills Dam Process Pond?
Cortez Hills Dam Process Pond has a dam height of 47 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 Process Pond last inspected?
Cortez Hills Dam Process Pond was last inspected on June 5, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.