Fernley Pond Dam #1 dam
Fernley Pond Dam #1
Fernley Pond Dam #1, located in Lyon, Nevada, serves as a vital resource for fish and wildlife preservation, as well as recreational activities. Constructed in 1954, this earth dam stands at a height of 23 feet and has a structural height of 25 feet. With a normal storage capacity of 910 acre-feet and a maximum storage capacity of 2300 acre-feet, the dam covers a surface area of 276 acres and has a drainage area of 0.5 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, Fernley Pond Dam #1 is currently in poor condition as of the last assessment in June 2017. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet and two other controlled outlet gates. Its maximum discharge capacity is 600 cubic feet per second, making it a crucial component of the Fernley Sink-Tr stream. As a state-regulated structure, the Nevada Department of Water Resources oversees the inspection, permitting, and enforcement of regulations to ensure the safety and integrity of the dam.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Fernley Pond Dam #1 presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of infrastructure, environmental conservation, and recreational use. As efforts to improve the dam's condition and risk management measures continue, it remains a key feature in sustaining the local ecosystem and providing essential water resources for the community. With its historical significance and ongoing maintenance efforts, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible water resource management in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Fernley Pond Dam #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Truckee R At Wadsworth | 504 cfs | → |
| Truckee Ca Nr Wadsworth | 60 cfs | → |
| Truckee Ca Nr Hazen | 11 cfs | → |
| Carson River Blw Lahontan Reservoir Nr Fallon | 399 cfs | → |
| Truckee R Nr Nixon | 537 cfs | → |
| Truckee R Bl Derby Dam Nr Wadsworth | 475 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fernley Pond Dam #1.
Track Fernley Pond Dam #1 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 Fernley Pond Dam #1
Where does the data for Fernley Pond Dam #1 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 Fernley Pond Dam #1.