Peavine Creek Upper Dam dam
Peavine Creek Upper Dam
Peavine Creek Upper Dam, located in Reno, Nevada, is a key infrastructure designed by the USDA SCS in 1960 for flood risk reduction along the Peavine Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 74 feet, with a hydraulic height of 67 feet, and a structural height of 66 feet. With a length of 1544 feet and a storage capacity of 380 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the region.
The dam's spillway, with a width of 80 feet, is uncontrolled, and it has one uncontrolled outlet gate. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment as of June 2021 was deemed fair. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the Nevada DWR, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and functionality. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the Peavine Creek Upper Dam continues to serve as a vital structure in mitigating flood risks and protecting the surrounding area.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find the Peavine Creek Upper Dam to be an intriguing example of engineering ingenuity in managing water resources. Its presence along the Peavine Creek not only helps in flood risk reduction but also contributes to the overall water management efforts in Washoe County, Nevada. As a state-regulated dam with a significant storage capacity, the dam's design and structural integrity are key factors in safeguarding the local community and environment from potential hazards.
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 Peavine Creek Upper Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Truckee R At Reno | 1,040 cfs | → |
| Hunter C Nr Reno | 11 cfs | → |
| Truckee River Nr Mogul | 1,070 cfs | → |
| Truckee R Nr Sparks | 1,010 cfs | → |
| Dog Creek At Verdi | 1 cfs | → |
| N Truckee Drain At Spanish Springs Rd Nr Sparks Nv | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Peavine Creek Upper Dam.
Boat launches
- Lockwood Road Washoe County
- Capt Roberts Boating Site
- Washoe County
- Prosser Lake Reservoir
- Lakeshore Boulevard , 89452 Nevada
- Golf Course Outer Trail Carson City
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Peavine Creek Upper Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Peavine Creek Upper Dam
Where does the data for Peavine Creek Upper 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 Peavine Creek Upper Dam.