Section 22 Midas Tailings Storage Facility Dam dam
Section 22 Midas Tailings Storage Facility Dam
The Section 22 Midas Tailings Storage Facility Dam in Nevada is a private-owned structure regulated by the Nevada Department of Water Resources. This Earth-type dam, with a height of 186 feet and a hydraulic height of 181 feet, serves the primary purpose of storing tailings. With a storage capacity of 3900 acre-feet, this dam poses a significant hazard potential but has been assessed as satisfactory in condition as of October 2021. The dam has no spillway and is located in Elko County, near the city of Winnemucca.
Despite its high-risk assessment, the Section 22 Midas Tailings Storage Facility Dam has a last inspection date of October 2021 and is subject to regular inspections every five years. The dam is associated with no other structures and has no outlet gates. While it does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or inundation maps prepared, the dam meets regulatory guidelines and is under the jurisdiction of the state of Nevada. The risk management measures for this dam are not specified, but it is closely monitored to ensure its safety and integrity.
Overall, the Section 22 Midas Tailings Storage Facility Dam is a critical structure for storing tailings in Nevada, with a significant hazard potential but deemed to be in satisfactory condition. With a height of 186 feet and a storage capacity of 3900 acre-feet, this Earth-type dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. Regular inspections and adherence to state regulations help mitigate the risks associated with this dam, ensuring the safety of the surrounding community and environment.
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 Section 22 Midas Tailings Storage Facility Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder Creek Near Dunphy | · | → |
| Rock Ck Nr Battle Mountain | 2 cfs | → |
| Humboldt R At Comus | 49 cfs | → |
| L Humboldt R Nr Paradise Valley | 14 cfs | → |
| Humboldt River At Old Us 40 Bridge | 65 cfs | → |
| Martin C Nr Paradise Valley | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Section 22 Midas Tailings Storage Facility Dam .
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About Section 22 Midas Tailings Storage Facility Dam
Where does the data for Section 22 Midas Tailings Storage Facility 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 Significant 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Section 22 Midas Tailings Storage Facility Dam .