Eureka Moly Storm Pond 1 Dam is an earth dam located in Eureka County, Nevada. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 1,000 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Eureka Moly Storm Pond 1 Dam
The primary purpose of Eureka Moly Storm Pond 1 Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Eureka Moly LLC (private). It impounds the N/a.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/21/2020.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Eureka |
| River/Stream | N/a |
| Coordinates | 39.78660, -116.15570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Eureka Moly LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10844 |
| Federal ID | NV10844 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |