Caselton Mill Middle Dam dam
Caselton Mill Middle Dam
Caselton Mill Middle Dam, located in Caliente, Nevada, is a privately owned earth dam with a primary purpose of tailings storage. The dam, standing at 20 feet tall and stretching 100 feet in length, was completed with a storage capacity of 100 acre-feet. Situated on the Meadow Valley Wash-TR river or stream, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Nevada Department of Water Resources to ensure its safe operation and maintenance.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Caselton Mill Middle Dam is deemed to have high risk, with a fair condition assessment as of May 2018. The dam lacks a spillway and outlet gates, which may pose challenges in managing water discharge during extreme conditions. Emergency action plans and risk management measures for the dam are currently not specified, highlighting the need for proactive measures to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of downstream communities and ecosystems.
With its unique design and purpose, Caselton Mill Middle Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in Lincoln County, Nevada. As climate change continues to pose challenges to water availability and quality, monitoring and maintaining the dam's structural integrity and emergency preparedness will be crucial in safeguarding the surrounding areas from potential hazards and ensuring sustainable water management practices for the future.
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 Caselton Mill Middle Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow Vly Wash At Eagle Canyon Nr Ursine | 5 cfs | → |
| Meadow Valley Wash Nr Caliente | 3 cfs | → |
| Beaver Dam Wash Near Enterprise | 7 cfs | → |
| Ash Springs Ck Blw Hwy 93 At Ash Springs | 18 cfs | → |
About Caselton Mill Middle Dam
Where does the data for Caselton Mill Middle 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 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 below 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.
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.