Chalk Bluff Treatment Plant Phase Ii Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Chalk Bluff Treatment Plant Phase II Dam, located in Reno, Nevada, is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed by CH2M HILL to support water supply in the region.


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Summary

Completed in 1996, this earth dam stands at a height of 43 feet and has a storage capacity of 9.7 acre-feet. With a significant hazard potential and a fair condition assessment, the dam is regularly inspected by the Nevada Division of Water Resources to ensure its structural integrity.

Situated on the Truckee River, this dam primarily serves the purpose of water supply, supporting the community's needs in Washoe County. With a hydraulic height of 10 feet and a spillway type of None, the Chalk Bluff Treatment Plant Phase II Dam plays a critical role in managing water flow and storage in the area. Despite its fair condition, the dam's risk assessment is rated as High, indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures to mitigate any potential hazards.

Managed by a public utility, this dam is subject to state regulation, inspection, and enforcement. With two outlet valves for water release, the dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 210 cubic feet per second. As climate change continues to impact water resources, infrastructure projects like the Chalk Bluff Treatment Plant Phase II Dam play a vital role in ensuring water security for communities in the face of increasing variability and extreme weather events.

Year Completed

1996

Dam Length

1360

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

TRUCKEE RIVER-OS

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

1.2

Hydraulic Height

10

Nid Storage

9.7

Structural Height

43

Outlet Gates

Valve - 2

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

43
       
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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.
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