South Leach Property Ponds Dam
South Leach Property Ponds Dam is an earth dam located in Eureka County, Nevada, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About South Leach Property Ponds Dam
South Leach Property Ponds Dam is a dam in Eureka, Nevada. The dam is owned by Nevada Gold Mines Llc (private). It impounds the Maggie Creek-os near Carlin.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 468 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 07/26/2021.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Eureka |
| Nearest City | Carlin |
| River/Stream | Maggie Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 40.77560, -116.16390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 468 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10257 |
| Federal ID | NV10257 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |