Esmeralda Mine Tsf 2 Dam dam
Esmeralda Mine Tsf 2 Dam
Esmeralda Mine Tsf 2 Dam, located in Mineral, Nevada, was completed in 2012 by TETRA TECH INC and is privately owned. This Earth-type dam serves as a tailings storage facility with a height of 56 feet and a hydraulic height of 55 feet. With a capacity of 857 acre-feet and a surface area of 31 acres, the dam is designed to contain and store tailings from mining operations in the area. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment as of October 2017, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Nevada Division of Water Resources to ensure its integrity and safety.
The dam sits on Bodie Creek-OS, with a drainage area of 0.1 square miles, and serves as a critical structure for managing water resources in the region. With no spillway and controlled outlet gates, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 0 cubic feet per second. While the risk assessment for the dam is rated as high, measures are in place to mitigate any potential risks and ensure the safety of the surrounding community. The dam has not been modified since its completion, indicating a stable and reliable structure for water management in the area.
Overall, Esmeralda Mine Tsf 2 Dam plays a crucial role in the management and storage of tailings from mining activities in Nevada. Its design and construction by TETRA TECH INC showcase a commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible water resource management. With regular inspections and oversight by the Nevada Division of Water Resources, the dam continues to function effectively in safeguarding the surrounding environment and community from potential hazards.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Esmeralda Mine Tsf 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| E Walker R Blw Sweetwater C Nr Bridgeport | 22 cfs | → |
| E Walker R Nr Bridgeport | 167 cfs | → |
| Green Creek Near Bridgeport | 47 cfs | → |
| Buckeye C Nr Bridgeport | 97 cfs | → |
| Robinson C At Twin Lks Outlet Nr Bridgeport | 149 cfs | → |
| W Walker R Blw L Walker R Nr Coleville | 602 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Esmeralda Mine Tsf 2 Dam .
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About Esmeralda Mine Tsf 2 Dam
Where does the data for Esmeralda Mine Tsf 2 Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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