Marlette Lake Dam dam
Marlette Lake Dam
Marlette Lake Dam, located in Washoe County, Nevada, is a state-regulated earthen dam on Marlette Creek with a primary purpose of water supply. The dam stands at a height of 48 feet, with a hydraulic height of 43 feet and a structural height of 50 feet. Completed in the mid-20th century, the dam has a storage capacity of 12,700 acre-feet, with a maximum discharge of 650 cubic feet per second. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a spillway width of 12 feet.
Despite being classified with a high hazard potential, Marlette Lake Dam is currently in fair condition and undergoes regular inspections by the Nevada Department of Water Resources. The dam features two slide (sluice gate) outlet gates and has a drainage area of 4 square miles. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam is equipped with emergency action plans and meets regulatory guidelines to ensure public safety in case of emergencies. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering and structural features of Marlette Lake Dam, which plays a crucial role in water supply and conservation efforts in the region.
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 Marlette Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Franktown C Nr Carson City | 3 cfs | → |
| Incline Ck Nr Crystal Bay | 10 cfs | → |
| Third Ck Nr Crystal Bay | 25 cfs | → |
| Ash Canyon Ck Nr Carson City | 3 cfs | → |
| Kings Canyon Creek Near Carson City | 1 cfs | → |
| Incline Ck Abv Tyrol Village Nr Incline Village Nv | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Marlette Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Boulevard , 89452 Nevada
- Cave Rock Boat Launch Douglas County
- Washoe County
- Golf Course Outer Trail Carson City
- Prosser Lake Reservoir
- Capt Roberts Boating Site
Campgrounds
- Marlette Peak Campground
- Washoe Lake State Rec Area
- Mt. Rose Campground
- Mount Rose
- Davis Creek
- Lake Forest
Fishing spots
Track Marlette Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Marlette Lake Dam
Where does the data for Marlette Lake 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 High 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 Marlette Lake Dam.