Rmg West Dedicated Leach Event Pond Dam

UNNAMED WASH· Nye, Nevada· Built 2001· Earth· 6 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Rmg West Dedicated Leach Event Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 2001 and is 25 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 6 ft (taller than 0.8% in NV)
Dam Length1,850 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge7 cfs
Year Completed2001 (25 years old)
NID IDNV10585

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: October 21, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NEVADA DWR

Ownership

KINROSS GOLD INC - ROUND MOUNTAIN

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rmg West Dedicated Leach Event Pond Dam?

Rmg West Dedicated 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 Rmg West Dedicated Leach Event Pond Dam?

Rmg West Dedicated Leach Event Pond Dam is owned by KINROSS GOLD INC - ROUND MOUNTAIN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Rmg West Dedicated Leach Event Pond Dam built?

Rmg West Dedicated Leach Event Pond Dam was completed in 2001, making it 25 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 Rmg West Dedicated Leach Event Pond Dam?

Rmg West Dedicated 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 Rmg West Dedicated Leach Event Pond Dam?

Rmg West Dedicated Leach Event Pond Dam has a dam height of 6 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 Rmg West Dedicated Leach Event Pond Dam last inspected?

Rmg West Dedicated Leach Event Pond Dam was last inspected on October 21, 2021. 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.