Phoenix Tailings Dam, Nevada, USA

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Quick Facts About Phoenix Tailings Dam

Location: Lander, Nevada
Coordinates: 40.48927, -117.13997
River: None River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1971
Dam Height: 173 ft (53 m)
Dam Length: 23,220 ft (7,077 m)
Dam Capacity: 60,360 acre-ft (74,453 Ml)

Phoenix Tailings Dam Map

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Phoenix Tailings Dam Information

Phoenix Tailings Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in None, Lander, Nevada.

The dam, which is on the None River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Tailings and Other benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1971 and is currently owned by NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC.

Phoenix Tailings Dam Structure

The Phoenix Tailings Dam is approximately 23,220 feet (7,077 m) long, 173 feet (53 m) high and has a structural volume of 7,500,000 cubic yards (5,734,163 cubic metres).

Phoenix Tailings Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 82,596 acre-ft (101,881 Ml) and maximum capacity of 60,360 acre-ft (74,453 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 481 acres (195 ha) and the total catchment area is 1 square miles (2 square kilometres).

Phoenix Tailings Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Phoenix Tailings Dam does not have any spillways.

Phoenix Tailings Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Phoenix Tailings Dam
Lander, 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) 173 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 23,220 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 60,360 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 1 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Phoenix Tailings Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Phoenix Tailings Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 18:07
Sunrise 06:39
Sunset 17:26
Temperature (°F) 40
Feels Like (°F) 34
Cloud Coverage (%) 100
Pressure (inHg) 1017
Humidity (%) 61
Wind Speed (mph) 9
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Phoenix Tailings Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 33 44 38 1014 44 13 16 NW 0 - broken clouds
Tue 32 44 40 1021 47 3 5 SW 0 - overcast clouds
Wed 36 48 43 1014 39 16 22 WNW 100 1 rain and snow
Thu 32 41 37 1022 46 9 8 NNW 99 - snow
Fri 31 44 42 1023 47 4 4 NNE 0 - clear sky
Sat 36 50 48 1023 38 5 5 SSW 20 - light snow
Sun 43 57 54 1021 46 10 11 SW 0 - broken clouds
Mon 48 55 48 1022 72 7 9 SW 100 1 light rain

Phoenix Tailings Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Phoenix Tailings Dam?

Phoenix Tailings Dam is in Nevada.

In which county is the Phoenix Tailings Dam?

Phoenix Tailings Dam is in Lander County.

How high is the Phoenix Tailings Dam?

Phoenix Tailings Dam is 173 feet high.

How long is the Phoenix Tailings Dam?

Phoenix Tailings Dam is 23,220 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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