Mill 2 Pond E Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Mill 2 Pond C Dam Dairy Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 12, 2025
Mill 2 Pond E Dam, located in Overton, Nevada, serves as a critical structure for managing tailings in the area.
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Summary
Owned and regulated by the Nevada Department of Water Resources, this federal dam stands at 16 feet in height and stretches 1300 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. The dam, primarily constructed with earth and stone materials, plays a significant role in controlling the flow of the Muddy River-OS and has a maximum discharge capacity of 200 cubic feet per second.
Despite its essential function, the condition assessment of Mill 2 Pond E Dam is deemed unsatisfactory, with a significant hazard potential. With a high risk level assigned, the dam requires regular inspections every three years to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The last inspection conducted in April 2019 revealed the need for improvements to meet regulatory standards and mitigate potential risks. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is vital to monitor and address the challenges faced by dams like Mill 2 Pond E to safeguard our environment and communities from the impacts of dam failures.
Dam Length |
1300 |
Dam Height |
16 |
River Or Stream |
MUDDY RIVER-OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
14 |
Drainage Area |
1.5 |
Nid Storage |
75 |
Structural Height |
16 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
16 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Mill 2 Pond E Dam