Bullfrog Evap Pond Dam
Bullfrog Evap Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Nye County, Nevada, built in 2005. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bullfrog Evap Pond Dam
Bullfrog Evap Pond Dam is a dam in Nye, Nevada. The dam is owned by Nevada Gold Mines Llc (private). It impounds the Amargosa River-os.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 1,414 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2005, the structure is relatively new.
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 01/30/2022.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Nye |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Amargosa River-os |
| Coordinates | 36.86977, -116.80873 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,414 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/30/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10628 |
| Federal ID | NV10628 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |