North Area Leach Stormwater Pond Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
The North Area Leach Stormwater Pond Dam, located in Eureka, Nevada, was completed in 1994 with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction.
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Summary
This private-owned earth dam stands at 30 feet high and spans 2000 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 210 acre-feet. The dam is situated along Rodeo Creek-OS and is regulated by the Nevada Division of Water Resources, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.
Despite being assessed as in fair condition during its last inspection in July 2019, the North Area Leach Stormwater Pond Dam has a significant hazard potential due to its location and purpose. The dam lacks a spillway, with no maximum discharge specified, making it crucial for ongoing risk management measures to be implemented. The surrounding area faces a high risk of potential inundation, highlighting the importance of emergency preparedness and communication for this critical water resource infrastructure in Northern Nevada.
Year Completed |
1994 |
Dam Length |
2000 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
RODEO CREEK-OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
11 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Drainage Area |
0.2 |
Nid Storage |
210 |
Structural Height |
30 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
North Area Leach Stormwater Pond Dam