Esmeralda Mine Tsf 2 Dam

BODIE CREEK-OS· Mineral, Nevada· Built 2012· Earth· 56 ft tall
Low Hazard Tailings Private

Key Takeaway

Esmeralda Mine Tsf 2 Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Its primary use is tailings.

Physical Details

Dam Height 56 ft (taller than 84.9% in NV)
Dam Length1,657 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage857 acre-ft
Normal Storage155 acre-ft
Surface Area31 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2012 (14 years old)
NID IDNV10804

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: August 10, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NEVADA DWR

Ownership

KLONDEX AURORA MINE INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Esmeralda Mine Tsf 2 Dam?

Esmeralda Mine Tsf 2 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 Esmeralda Mine Tsf 2 Dam?

Esmeralda Mine Tsf 2 Dam is owned by KLONDEX AURORA MINE INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Esmeralda Mine Tsf 2 Dam built?

Esmeralda Mine Tsf 2 Dam was completed in 2012, making it 14 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 Esmeralda Mine Tsf 2 Dam?

Esmeralda Mine Tsf 2 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 Esmeralda Mine Tsf 2 Dam?

Esmeralda Mine Tsf 2 Dam has a dam height of 56 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 Esmeralda Mine Tsf 2 Dam last inspected?

Esmeralda Mine Tsf 2 Dam was last inspected on August 10, 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.