Hobart Creek Reservoir Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hobart Creek Reservoir Dam, located in Washoe County, Nevada, serves as a crucial water supply structure for the region.


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Summary

The dam, primarily owned and regulated by the Nevada Department of Water Resources, stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 106 acre-feet. Built with a masonry design, the dam's purpose is to provide a reliable water source for the surrounding area, with a significant hazard potential due to its poor condition assessment.

Despite its age, with the last modification done in 1994 for hydraulic improvements, the dam continues to play a vital role in managing water resources in the region. The reservoir, fed by Hobart Creek, covers an area of 16 acres and has a maximum discharge capacity of 300 cubic feet per second through an uncontrolled spillway. The dam is equipped with two valve outlet gates and undergoes inspections every three years to ensure its structural integrity and safety standards are maintained, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and risk management measures for this essential water infrastructure.

Years Modified

1994 - Hydraulic

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

HOBART CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Masonry

Surface Area

16

Hydraulic Height

13

Drainage Area

2.5

Nid Storage

106

Structural Height

23

Outlet Gates

Valve - 2

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Rock

Nid Height

23
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.