Huffaker Effluent Storage Reservoir Dam dam
Huffaker Effluent Storage Reservoir Dam
The Huffaker Effluent Storage Reservoir Dam, also known as the Huffaker Hills Reservoir, is a rockfill dam located in Washoe, Nevada, near the city of Reno. Completed in 1992, this impressive dam stands at a height of 138 feet and has a storage capacity of 4192.2 acre-feet, primarily used for irrigation purposes. The dam is designed with a multi-arch core type and is classified as a rockfill dam, making it a vital structure for water resource management in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Nevada Department of Water Resources, the Huffaker Dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential hazards, as it has been designated as having a high hazard potential. Despite this classification, the dam's condition assessment remains fair, ensuring its continued effectiveness in water storage and management. With a drainage area of 0.4 square miles and a surface area of 80 acres, the reservoir serves as a key component of the local water supply infrastructure.
The Huffaker Effluent Storage Reservoir Dam is a significant asset in the region's water resource management efforts, providing essential storage capacity and flood protection. With its strategic location near Thomas Creek, this rockfill dam exemplifies the importance of sustainable water infrastructure in mitigating the impact of climate change on local communities. As a key piece of Nevada's water management system, the Huffaker Dam stands as a testament to the ongoing commitment to ensuring water security and resilience in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Huffaker Effluent Storage Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Steamboat Ck At Short Ln At Reno | 33 cfs | → |
| Truckee R Nr Sparks | 1,020 cfs | → |
| Steamboat C At Cleanwater Way Nr Reno | 51 cfs | → |
| Truckee R At Vista | 1,140 cfs | → |
| N Truckee Drain At Kleppe Ln Nr Sparks | 108 cfs | → |
| Truckee R At Reno | 1,010 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Huffaker Effluent Storage Reservoir Dam .
Boat launches
- Lockwood Road Washoe County
- Washoe County
- Lakeshore Boulevard , 89452 Nevada
- Golf Course Outer Trail Carson City
- Capt Roberts Boating Site
- Prosser Lake Reservoir
Campgrounds
- Davis Creek
- Mount Rose
- Mt. Rose Campground
- Washoe Lake State Rec Area
- Dayton State Park
- Boca Springs Campground
Fishing spots
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About Huffaker Effluent Storage Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Huffaker Effluent Storage 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 Huffaker Effluent Storage Reservoir Dam .