Equatorial Tonopah Phase I Leach Event Pond Dam

PEAVINE CREEK-TR· Nye, Nevada· Built 2000· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Equatorial Tonopah Phase I Leach Event Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 2000 and is 26 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 50.5% in NV)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage65 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2 cfs
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)
NID IDNV10590

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: February 4, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NEVADA DWR

Ownership

LIBERTY MOLY LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Equatorial Tonopah Phase I Leach Event Pond Dam?

Equatorial Tonopah Phase I Leach Event 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 Equatorial Tonopah Phase I Leach Event Pond Dam?

Equatorial Tonopah Phase I Leach Event Pond Dam is owned by LIBERTY MOLY LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Equatorial Tonopah Phase I Leach Event Pond Dam built?

Equatorial Tonopah Phase I Leach Event Pond Dam was completed in 2000, making it 26 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 Equatorial Tonopah Phase I Leach Event Pond Dam?

Equatorial Tonopah Phase I Leach Event Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Equatorial Tonopah Phase I Leach Event Pond Dam?

Equatorial Tonopah Phase I Leach Event Pond Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Equatorial Tonopah Phase I Leach Event Pond Dam last inspected?

Equatorial Tonopah Phase I Leach Event Pond Dam was last inspected on February 4, 2022. 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.