Giroux Wash Tsf Dam, Nevada, USA

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Quick Facts About Giroux Wash Tsf Dam

Location: White Pine, Nevada
Coordinates: 39.2286, -115.0436
River: Giroux Wash River
Primary Purpose: Tailings
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1995
Dam Height: 194 ft (59 m)
Dam Length: 12,600 ft (3,840 m)
Dam Capacity: 190,224 acre-ft (234,637 Ml)

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Giroux Wash Tsf Dam Information

Giroux Wash Tsf Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 22 miles from Preston, White Pine, Nevada.

The dam, which is on the Giroux Wash River, was primarily built for Tailings purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by SRK CONSULTING;WESTEC INC. and commissioned in 1995 and is currently owned by KGHM ROBINSON NEVADA MINING COMPANY.

Giroux Wash Tsf Dam Structure

The Giroux Wash Tsf Dam is approximately 12,600 feet (3,840 m) long, 194 feet (59 m) high and has a structural volume of 11,800,000 cubic yards (9,021,749 cubic metres).

Giroux Wash Tsf Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 146,472 acre-ft (180,670 Ml) and maximum capacity of 190,224 acre-ft (234,637 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,850 acres (749 ha) and the total catchment area is 3 square miles (6 square kilometres).

Giroux Wash Tsf Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 7 cubic feet per second (0 cubic metres per second).

Giroux Wash Tsf Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Giroux Wash Tsf Dam
White Pine, Nevada
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 194 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 12,600 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 190,224 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 3 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Giroux Wash Tsf Dam Weather

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Giroux Wash Tsf Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Giroux Wash Tsf Dam?

Giroux Wash Tsf Dam is in Nevada.

In which county is the Giroux Wash Tsf Dam?

Giroux Wash Tsf Dam is in White Pine County.

How high is the Giroux Wash Tsf Dam?

Giroux Wash Tsf Dam is 194 feet high.

How long is the Giroux Wash Tsf Dam?

Giroux Wash Tsf Dam is 12,600 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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