Jerritt Canyon Tsf 2 Dam
Jerritt Canyon Tsf 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Elko County, Nevada. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Jerritt Canyon Tsf 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Jerritt Canyon Tsf 2 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Jerritt Canyon Gold Llc (private). It impounds the Foreman Creek-os near Ryndon.
The dam stands 102 feet tall and stretches 8,475 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 95 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,319 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 08/02/2022.
At 102 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | Ryndon |
| River/Stream | Foreman Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 41.38959, -115.89129 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 102 ft |
| Dam Height | 102 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,475 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,319 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 95 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | JERRITT CANYON GOLD LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10799 |
| Federal ID | NV10799 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |