Sand Dune Embankment Dam - North
Key Takeaway
Sand Dune Embankment Dam - North is classified as low hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 9.7% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 7,596 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 244 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 155 acres |
| Drainage Area | 48 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,841 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10500 |
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 Sand Dune Embankment Dam - North?
Sand Dune Embankment Dam - North 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 Sand Dune Embankment Dam - North?
Sand Dune Embankment Dam - North is owned by NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sand Dune Embankment Dam - North built?
Sand Dune Embankment Dam - North was completed in 1996, making it 30 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 Sand Dune Embankment Dam - North?
Sand Dune Embankment Dam - North serves the following purposes: Other, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sand Dune Embankment Dam - North?
Sand Dune Embankment Dam - North 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 Sand Dune Embankment Dam - North last inspected?
Sand Dune Embankment Dam - North was last inspected on May 12, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.