Tailing Dam Capacity Calculator
Calculate tailings storage volume and years of capacity from dam geometry and tailings density.
Inputs
m
m
ha
t/m³
t/yr
Results
Storage Capacity
10,080,000 t
Years of Capacity10.1 yr
Storage Volume7,200,000 m³
Water Volume2,160,000 m³
Embankment Volume1,357,500 m³
Dam Base Width173 m
Effective Height28 m
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter dam crest length (m) and dam height (m) from the tailings facility design.
- Set upstream slope ratio (H:V) and impoundment area (hectares).
- Enter tailings density (t/m³) and annual tailings production (t/year) from mill data.
- Review Storage Capacity (tonnes) and Years of Capacity to evaluate the facility life.
- Use this to plan facility raises and permitting timelines well in advance of capacity limits.
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