Yerington Mill Dam
Key Takeaway
Yerington Mill Dam is classified as significant hazard in Nevada. Its primary use is tailings. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 90 ft (taller than 92% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| NID ID | NV00144 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ARIMETCO INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Yerington Mill Dam?
Yerington Mill Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Yerington Mill Dam?
Yerington Mill Dam is owned by ARIMETCO INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Yerington Mill Dam?
Yerington Mill Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Yerington Mill Dam?
Yerington Mill Dam has a dam height of 90 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 Yerington Mill Dam last inspected?
Yerington Mill Dam was last inspected on November 15, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.