Lone Tree Section 23 Tails Dam
Key Takeaway
Lone Tree Section 23 Tails Dam is classified as significant hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 180 ft (taller than 96.8% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 9,622 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 20.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 17.8K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 245 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10272 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Goldcorp DEE LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lone Tree Section 23 Tails Dam?
Lone Tree Section 23 Tails Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lone Tree Section 23 Tails Dam?
Lone Tree Section 23 Tails Dam is owned by Goldcorp DEE LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lone Tree Section 23 Tails Dam built?
Lone Tree Section 23 Tails Dam was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Lone Tree Section 23 Tails Dam?
Lone Tree Section 23 Tails Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Tailings, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lone Tree Section 23 Tails Dam?
Lone Tree Section 23 Tails Dam has a dam height of 180 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 Lone Tree Section 23 Tails Dam last inspected?
Lone Tree Section 23 Tails Dam was last inspected on July 7, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.