Emigrant Process Ponds Dam
Emigrant Process Ponds Dam is an earth dam located in Elko County, Nevada, built in 2012. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Emigrant Process Ponds Dam
Emigrant Process Ponds Dam is a dam in Elko, Nevada. The dam is owned by Nevada Gold Mines Llc (private). It impounds the Dixie Creek-tr.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 216 acre-feet. Completed in 2012, 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 06/06/2019.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Dixie Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 40.58700, -115.95170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10667 |
| Federal ID | NV10667 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |