North Block Tailings Impoundment Dam

Eureka County, Nevada (near DUNPHY)

River/Stream: RODEO CREEK-OS

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
520 ft
Dam Length
16,200 ft
Reservoir Storage
160,692 acre-ft
Year Completed
1993
Primary Purpose
Tailings
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
10 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2020-05-13

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NV10414
State
Nevada (NV)
Coordinates
40.99720, -116.36830
Age
33 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.