Paradise Peak Tails Dam
Key Takeaway
Paradise Peak Tails Dam 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 | 130 ft (taller than 94.4% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 3,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 8.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 230 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10347 |
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
FMC
Private
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Paradise Peak Tails Dam?
Paradise Peak Tails 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 Paradise Peak Tails Dam?
Paradise Peak Tails Dam is owned by FMC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Paradise Peak Tails Dam built?
Paradise Peak Tails Dam 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 Paradise Peak Tails Dam?
Paradise Peak Tails 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 Paradise Peak Tails Dam?
Paradise Peak Tails Dam has a dam height of 130 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 Paradise Peak Tails Dam last inspected?
Paradise Peak Tails Dam was last inspected on October 16, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.