Reona Leach Event Pond Dam

NONE· Lander, Nevada· Built 1995· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Reona Leach Event Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 9.7% in NV)
Dam Length830 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDNV10448

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 5, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NEVADA DWR

Ownership

NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Reona Leach Event Pond Dam?

Reona Leach Event 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 Reona Leach Event Pond Dam?

Reona Leach Event Pond Dam is owned by NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Reona Leach Event Pond Dam built?

Reona Leach Event Pond Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Reona Leach Event Pond Dam?

Reona Leach Event Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Reona Leach Event Pond Dam?

Reona Leach Event Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Reona Leach Event Pond Dam last inspected?

Reona Leach Event Pond Dam was last inspected on June 5, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.