South Leach Non-property Ponds #2 Dam
South Leach Non-property Ponds #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Eureka County, Nevada, built in 1992. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About South Leach Non-property Ponds #2 Dam
South Leach Non-property Ponds #2 Dam is a dam in Eureka, Nevada. The dam is owned by Nevada Gold Mines Llc (private). It impounds the Unnamed Wash near Carlin.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,672 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1992, the structure is 34 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 10/06/2021.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Eureka |
| Nearest City | Carlin |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Wash |
| Coordinates | 40.75810, -116.16170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,672 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10246 |
| Federal ID | NV10246 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |