Nevada City Raw Water Reservoir dam
Nevada City Raw Water Reservoir
Nestled in the picturesque city of Nevada City, California, the Nevada City Raw Water Reservoir stands as a vital water supply structure for the local community. Owned and regulated by the local government, this reservoir is designed to provide water for the city's residents, with a primary purpose of water supply. Completed in 1980, this earth dam structure stands at a height of 48 feet and has a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, ensuring a reliable source of water for the region.
Situated along the tranquil Tr Little Deer Creek, this reservoir plays a crucial role in the water management infrastructure of Nevada City. With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment, the Nevada City Raw Water Reservoir is deemed to be in good standing for providing essential water resources to the community. Regular inspections and enforcement measures underscore the commitment to maintaining the safety and efficiency of this key water resource, ensuring its continued functionality for years to come.
As climate change impacts water resources across the globe, the Nevada City Raw Water Reservoir stands as a resilient asset in ensuring water security for the residents of Nevada City. With its strategic location, adequate storage capacity, and adherence to regulatory standards, this reservoir exemplifies a sustainable approach to water management in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Nevada City Raw Water Reservoir -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Deer C Nr Smartville Ca | 59 cfs | → |
| N Yuba R Bl Goodyears Bar Ca | 663 cfs | → |
| Nf American R A North Fork Dam Ca | 773 cfs | → |
| Bear R Nr Wheatland Ca | 328 cfs | → |
| Yuba R Nr Marysville Ca | 1,850 cfs | → |
| Pilot C Bl Mutton Canyon Nr Georgetown Ca | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nevada City Raw Water Reservoir.
Boat launches
- Iowa Hill Road Placer County
- Yuba County
- Fuller Lake Boating Site
- Lake Spaulding Road 10260, Nevada City
- Oxbow Raft Put-In Site
- Smokey Lane 44-50, Alleghany
Campgrounds
- Nevada County Fairgrounds
- Rock Creek Mill Site
- South Yuba
- South Yuba Primitive Camp
- Environmental Camp
- White Cloud
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Confluence With Jefferson Creek To Confluence With Kentucky Creek
- Chamberlain Falls (Iowa Hill To Yankee Jim)
- One-Half Mile West Of Confluence With Fall Creek To Confluence With Jefferson Creek
- Yankee Jim Road To Ponderosa Way (Shirttail)
- Langs Crossing Bridge To One-Half Mile West Of Confluence With Fall Creek (Boundary Of Nf And Private Land)
- Headwaters Of North Yuba River (Sec 10, T20n, R13 E) To One-Eighth Mile Downstream Of Confluence With Cherokee Creek
Track Nevada City Raw Water Reservoir in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Nevada City Raw Water Reservoir
Where does the data for Nevada City Raw Water Reservoir 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Nevada City Raw Water Reservoir.