Trenton Canyon Overflow Pond Dam
Trenton Canyon Overflow Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Humboldt County, Nevada, built in 1997. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Trenton Canyon Overflow Pond Dam
Trenton Canyon Overflow Pond Dam is a dam in Humboldt, Nevada. The dam is owned by Ssr Mining Company (private). It impounds the None.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 1,250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1997, the structure is 29 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 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 06/04/2019.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Humboldt |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | None |
| Coordinates | 40.65230, -117.22670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | SSR MINING COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10520 |
| Federal ID | NV10520 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |