Equatorial Tonopah Phase I Leach Event Pond Dam
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 Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10590 |
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
LIBERTY MOLY LLC
Private
Nearby Dams
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.