Florida Canyon Expansion Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Florida Canyon Expansion Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 1999 and is 27 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 51.9% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 780 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10534 |
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
FLORIDA CANYON MINING INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Florida Canyon Expansion Pond Dam?
Florida Canyon Expansion 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 Florida Canyon Expansion Pond Dam?
Florida Canyon Expansion Pond Dam is owned by FLORIDA CANYON MINING INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Florida Canyon Expansion Pond Dam built?
Florida Canyon Expansion Pond Dam was completed in 1999, making it 27 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 Florida Canyon Expansion Pond Dam?
Florida Canyon Expansion Pond Dam 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 Florida Canyon Expansion Pond Dam?
Florida Canyon Expansion Pond Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Florida Canyon Expansion Pond Dam last inspected?
Florida Canyon Expansion Pond Dam was last inspected on October 27, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.