Indian Hills Effluent Pond #6 Dam dam
Indian Hills Effluent Pond #6 Dam
Indian Hills Effluent Pond #6 Dam, located in Douglas County, Nevada, serves as a key water resource infrastructure managed by the local government. Completed in 1994, this earth dam stands at a height of 19 feet and has a storage capacity of 39 acre-feet, primarily used for tailings disposal. With a surface area of 3.5 acres and a drainage area of 0.1 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the Carson River-OS watershed.
Despite being categorized as having a significant hazard potential, the dam is currently assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in November 2020. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in August 2014, with a high-risk assessment indicating the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance. With a valve outlet gate and no spillway, the dam poses unique challenges for risk management, emphasizing the need for continued oversight and adherence to regulatory guidelines set by the Nevada Department of Water Resources.
Located just 2 miles from Minden, the Indian Hills Effluent Pond #6 Dam represents a critical piece of water infrastructure in the region, playing a vital role in flood control and water storage. With its unique design and purpose, the dam serves as a testament to the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience, highlighting the importance of sustainable practices in safeguarding our natural environment for future generations.
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 Indian Hills Effluent Pond #6 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek Near Carson City | 3 cfs | → |
| Carson River Near Carson City | 708 cfs | → |
| Kings Canyon Creek Near Carson City | 1 cfs | → |
| Daggett Creek Near Genoa | 2 cfs | → |
| Logan House Ck Nr Glenbrook | 0 cfs | → |
| Glenbrook Ck At Glenbrook | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Indian Hills Effluent Pond #6 Dam .
Boat launches
- Cave Rock Boat Launch Douglas County
- Golf Course Outer Trail Carson City
- Lakeshore Boulevard , 89452 Nevada
- Washoe County
- Indian Creek Camp Ground Day Use Area
- Summit Lake Trail Alpine County
Campgrounds
- Zephyr Cove Resort
- Rv Park And Campground
- Nevada Beach Campground And Day Use Pavilion
- Nevada Beach Campground
- Nevada Beach
- Marlette Peak Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Tahoe City To River Ranch
- Headwaters In Sec 7, T11n, R18e To Blair Bridge
- Headwaters To South Of Upper Truckee Road (Sec Line Between 17/20 Intercepts River And Unnamed Tributary)
- 1/4 Mile North Of State Highway 50 To Avalanche Lake
- Headwaters To Trailhead
- State Highway 50 To 1/4 Mile North Of State Highway 50
Track Indian Hills Effluent Pond #6 Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Indian Hills Effluent Pond #6 Dam
Where does the data for Indian Hills Effluent Pond #6 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 Significant 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 Indian Hills Effluent Pond #6 Dam .