Pabco Tails Pond 12 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Pabco Tails Pond 12 Dam, located in Clark, Nevada, serves as a crucial structure for storing tailings from industrial processes.


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Summary

Built in 2012 by designers NINYO & MOORE, this private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 48 feet and has a hydraulic height of 45 feet. With a storage capacity of 318 acre-feet and a surface area of 12 acres, the dam plays a pivotal role in managing water resources in the region.

Despite its importance, Pabco Tails Pond 12 Dam has been assessed to be in poor condition, with a low hazard potential. The dam lacks outlet gates and features an uncontrolled spillway, with a maximum discharge capacity of 2 cubic feet per second. The structure is regulated by the Nevada Division of Water Resources and undergoes regular inspections, with the last assessment conducted in April 2018.

While the risk associated with the dam is moderate, ongoing risk management measures are not specified in the available data. As climate change continues to impact water resources and infrastructure, ensuring the safety and stability of dams like Pabco Tails Pond 12 Dam becomes increasingly critical. Climate and water resource enthusiasts are urged to monitor the condition and management of such structures to safeguard against potential hazards and protect the surrounding environment.

Year Completed

2012

Dam Length

1680

Dam Height

48

River Or Stream

COLORADO RIVER-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

12

Hydraulic Height

45

Drainage Area

0.1

Nid Storage

318

Structural Height

48

Outlet Gates

None - 0

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

48
       
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Condition Assessment

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.