Newmont North Area Leachate Ponds Dam
Key Takeaway
Newmont North Area Leachate Ponds Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 51.9% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10247 |
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
NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Newmont North Area Leachate Ponds Dam?
Newmont North Area Leachate Ponds 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 Newmont North Area Leachate Ponds Dam?
Newmont North Area Leachate Ponds Dam is owned by NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Newmont North Area Leachate Ponds Dam built?
Newmont North Area Leachate Ponds Dam was completed in 1989, making it 37 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 Newmont North Area Leachate Ponds Dam?
Newmont North Area Leachate Ponds 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 Newmont North Area Leachate Ponds Dam?
Newmont North Area Leachate Ponds 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 Newmont North Area Leachate Ponds Dam last inspected?
Newmont North Area Leachate Ponds Dam was last inspected on July 26, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.