Hunter Creek Reservoir Dam dam
Hunter Creek Reservoir Dam
Hunter Creek Reservoir Dam, located in Washoe County, Nevada, serves as a vital water supply structure with a primary purpose of water supply. Built in 1954, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet, with a hydraulic height of 18 feet and a length of 2075 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 93.4 acre-feet and is regulated by the Nevada Department of Water Resources.
Despite its fair condition assessment, the Hunter Creek Reservoir Dam poses a high hazard potential and is subject to regular inspections and maintenance. With a high risk rating of 2, the dam has undergone structural and hydraulic modifications in 1995 to ensure its continued functionality and safety. The dam lacks a spillway but features a valve outlet gate for water control.
The surrounding area of the dam in Reno, Nevada, is at risk of inundation, and emergency action plans are in place to mitigate potential hazards. Supervised by local government authorities, the Hunter Creek Reservoir Dam remains a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable dam operations and maintenance in the face of changing climate 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 Hunter Creek Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hunter C Nr Reno | 11 cfs | → |
| Truckee River Nr Mogul | 1,040 cfs | → |
| Truckee R At Reno | 1,010 cfs | → |
| Dog Creek At Verdi | 1 cfs | → |
| Truckee R Nr Sparks | 1,020 cfs | → |
| Steamboat Ck At Short Ln At Reno | 33 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hunter Creek Reservoir 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 Hunter Creek Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hunter Creek Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Hunter Creek Reservoir 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 Hunter Creek Reservoir Dam.