Springer Tungsten Dam is an earth dam located in Pershing County, Nevada, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall and 10,150 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Springer Tungsten Dam
The primary purpose of Springer Tungsten Dam is tailings. Tailings dams contain waste material from mining operations — typically a slurry of finely ground rock left over after valuable minerals have been extracted. These structures require ongoing monitoring because tailings can contain heavy metals and other contaminants. The dam is owned by Springer Mining Company (private). It impounds the Humboldt River-os near Mill City.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 10,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 126 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/07/2021.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Pershing |
| Nearest City | Mill City |
| River/Stream | Humboldt River-os |
| Coordinates | 40.75200, -118.09820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 10,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 126 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 36 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | Springer Mining Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10355 |
| Federal ID | NV10355 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |