Northgate Golf Course Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Northgate Golf Course Dam in Reno, Nevada, is a local government-owned structure designed by Summit Engineering Corporation.


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Summary

Situated on the Truckee River, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of recreation, with secondary purposes including irrigation. The dam stands at a height of 30 feet with a hydraulic height of 24 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet.

Despite its recreational value, the Northgate Golf Course Dam poses a high hazard potential and has been rated in poor condition as of the last inspection in June 2021. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam is in need of attention to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway, a slide outlet gate, and is located in Congressional District 02, Nevada, under the jurisdiction of the Nevada Department of Water Resources.

Given its critical state, stakeholders and water resource enthusiasts may want to monitor updates on the Northgate Golf Course Dam to ensure proper maintenance and risk management measures are implemented to safeguard both the dam structure and the surrounding community from potential hazards.

Dam Length

40

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

TRUCKEE RIVER-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

2

Hydraulic Height

24

Drainage Area

0.3

Nid Storage

24

Structural Height

46

Outlet Gates

Slide (sluice gate) - 1

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Rock, Soil

Nid Height

46
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.