Pabco Dam Tailings Pond 5
Key Takeaway
Pabco Dam Tailings Pond 5 is classified as low hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 32.4% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 2,495 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10752 |
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
PABCO BUILDING PRODUCTS LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pabco Dam Tailings Pond 5?
Pabco Dam Tailings Pond 5 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 Pabco Dam Tailings Pond 5?
Pabco Dam Tailings Pond 5 is owned by PABCO BUILDING PRODUCTS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pabco Dam Tailings Pond 5 built?
Pabco Dam Tailings Pond 5 was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Pabco Dam Tailings Pond 5?
Pabco Dam Tailings Pond 5 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 Pabco Dam Tailings Pond 5?
Pabco Dam Tailings Pond 5 has a dam height of 17 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 Pabco Dam Tailings Pond 5 last inspected?
Pabco Dam Tailings Pond 5 was last inspected on November 15, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.