Bassett Lake Dam dam
Bassett Lake Dam
Bassett Lake Dam in Warm Springs, Nevada, is a privately owned structure that serves multiple purposes, including irrigation, fire protection, stock, small fish ponds, and recreation. The dam, with a height of 12 feet and a hydraulic height of 6 feet, holds a normal storage capacity of 300 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 500 acre-feet. Situated on Duck Creek in White Pine County, the dam spans a length of 3660 feet and covers a surface area of 170 acres, with a drainage area of 100 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with the last inspection conducted in May 2019. The dam does not have outlet gates and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 8 feet. While the risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, with a DSAC (Dam Safety Action Classification) of 3, the dam has not been assigned a DSAC date. Overall, Bassett Lake Dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts, highlighting the complexities and challenges associated with managing and maintaining aging infrastructure in remote locations.
With its unique combination of functions and structural characteristics, Bassett Lake Dam stands as a testament to the vital role of dams in supporting various water management needs in arid regions like Nevada. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of ensuring the safety and reliability of such infrastructure becomes increasingly apparent. The ongoing monitoring and maintenance of Bassett Lake Dam serve as a valuable reminder of the ongoing efforts required to safeguard our water resources and adapt to changing environmental 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 Bassett Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Steptoe C Nr Ely | 3 cfs | → |
| Cleve C Nr Ely | 7 cfs | → |
| Water Canyon Cr Nr Preston Nv | 1 cfs | → |
| Preston Big Spring Nr Preston Nv | 7 cfs | → |
| Lehman Creek Near Baker | 4 cfs | → |
| Trout Creek Near Callao | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bassett Lake Dam.
Campgrounds
- Bird Creek Recreation Area
- East Creek Campground
- Timber Creek Campground
- Egan Crest Bike Trails Recreation Area
- Berry Creek
- Kalamazoo
Paddle runs
- Headwaters, Includes N Fork And Main Fork To T20n,R66e, Sec 17
- Headwaters To Mt Moriah Wilderness Boundary
- Wilderness Boundary To Trailhead/Roads End
- T15n,R58e,Sec 7 To T15n,R57e,Sec 20
- Trailhead To Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Boundary
- Headwaters To Eastern Boundary Of Great Basin National Park
Track Bassett Lake Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Bassett Lake Dam
Where does the data for Bassett 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 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 Bassett Lake Dam.