South Contingency Pond 2
Key Takeaway
South Contingency Pond 2 is classified as low hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 51.9% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 1,395 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10909 |
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
FLORIDA CANYON MINING INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of South Contingency Pond 2?
South Contingency Pond 2 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 South Contingency Pond 2?
South Contingency Pond 2 is owned by FLORIDA CANYON MINING INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was South Contingency Pond 2 built?
South Contingency Pond 2 was completed in 2016, making it 10 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 South Contingency Pond 2?
South Contingency Pond 2 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is South Contingency Pond 2?
South Contingency Pond 2 has a dam height of 25 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 South Contingency Pond 2 last inspected?
South Contingency Pond 2 was last inspected on October 27, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.