Standard Gold Pregnant Pond #1 Dam

HUMBOLDT RIVER-OS· Pershing, Nevada· Earth· 71 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Standard Gold Pregnant Pond #1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 71 ft (taller than 89.5% in NV)
Dam Length850 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage28 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area101 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs
NID IDNV10613

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: May 10, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NEVADA DWR

Ownership

APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Standard Gold Pregnant Pond #1 Dam?

Standard Gold Pregnant Pond #1 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 Standard Gold Pregnant Pond #1 Dam?

Standard Gold Pregnant Pond #1 Dam is owned by APOLLO GOLD CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Standard Gold Pregnant Pond #1 Dam?

Standard Gold Pregnant Pond #1 Dam 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 Standard Gold Pregnant Pond #1 Dam?

Standard Gold Pregnant Pond #1 Dam has a dam height of 71 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 Standard Gold Pregnant Pond #1 Dam last inspected?

Standard Gold Pregnant Pond #1 Dam was last inspected on May 10, 2022. 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.