North Area Leach Stormwater Pond Dam
North Area Leach Stormwater Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Eureka County, Nevada, built in 1994. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About North Area Leach Stormwater Pond Dam
North Area Leach Stormwater Pond Dam is a dam in Eureka, Nevada. The dam is owned by Nevada Gold Mines Llc (private). It impounds the Rodeo Creek-os near Dunphy.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 210 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/06/2022.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Eureka |
| Nearest City | Dunphy |
| River/Stream | Rodeo Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 40.96790, -116.35340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/06/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10430 |
| Federal ID | NV10430 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |