Sunrise Mountain Landfill Detention Basin Dam
Key Takeaway
Sunrise Mountain Landfill Detention Basin Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 69.6% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 990 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 416 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,755 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10772 |
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
REPUBLIC SERVICES INC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sunrise Mountain Landfill Detention Basin Dam?
Sunrise Mountain Landfill Detention Basin 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 Sunrise Mountain Landfill Detention Basin Dam?
Sunrise Mountain Landfill Detention Basin Dam is owned by REPUBLIC SERVICES INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sunrise Mountain Landfill Detention Basin Dam built?
Sunrise Mountain Landfill Detention Basin Dam was completed in 2012, making it 14 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 Sunrise Mountain Landfill Detention Basin Dam?
Sunrise Mountain Landfill Detention Basin Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sunrise Mountain Landfill Detention Basin Dam?
Sunrise Mountain Landfill Detention Basin Dam has a dam height of 36 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 Sunrise Mountain Landfill Detention Basin Dam last inspected?
Sunrise Mountain Landfill Detention Basin Dam was last inspected on December 1, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.