Rmg Lower Water Storage Pond Dam
Rmg Lower Water Storage Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Nye County, Nevada, built in 2018. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Rmg Lower Water Storage Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Rmg Lower Water Storage Pond Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kinross Gold Inc - Round Mountain (private). It impounds the N/a.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2018, 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 10/21/2021.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Nye |
| River/Stream | N/a |
| Coordinates | 38.71090, -117.10280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 2018 (8 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | KINROSS GOLD INC - ROUND MOUNTAIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10915 |
| Federal ID | NV10915 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |