Wilcox Canyon #1 Dam dam
Wilcox Canyon #1 Dam
Wilcox Canyon #1 Dam, located in Washoe County, Nevada, is a private earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes on Wilcox Canyon Creek. The dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a hydraulic height of 20 feet and a length of 1500 feet. It has a storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 100 acre-feet and a surface area of 20 acres. The dam poses a high hazard potential and has been assessed to be in poor condition as of the last inspection in November 2021.
Despite its poor condition, Wilcox Canyon #1 Dam plays a crucial role in providing water for irrigation, fire protection, stock, small fish ponds, and recreation in the area. The dam is regulated and inspected by the Nevada Department of Water Resources, ensuring compliance with state regulations and enforcement measures. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 2 feet, and it is equipped with a slide gate for outlet control. The dam was last modified structurally in 1998 to enhance its stability.
Overall, Wilcox Canyon #1 Dam serves as a vital water resource infrastructure in the region, despite its high hazard potential and poor condition. With proper risk management measures in place and regular inspections, the dam continues to support agricultural activities and other water-related needs in Washoe County. Efforts are ongoing to maintain the dam's safety and functionality to ensure its long-term sustainability and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
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 Wilcox Canyon #1 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Truckee R Bl Derby Dam Nr Wadsworth | 702 cfs | → |
| Truckee River Nr Tracy | 1,290 cfs | → |
| Truckee R Nr Nixon | 698 cfs | → |
| Truckee Ca Nr Wadsworth | 389 cfs | → |
| Truckee R At Wadsworth | 676 cfs | → |
| N Truckee Drain At Spanish Springs Rd Nr Sparks Nv | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wilcox Canyon #1 Dam .
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Lahontan Reservoir State Rec Area 1
- Silver Springs Beach - Lahotan State Park
- Lahontan Reservoir State Rec Area 2
- Fort Churchill State Park
- Dayton State Park
Fishing spots
Track Wilcox Canyon #1 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 Wilcox Canyon #1 Dam
Where does the data for Wilcox Canyon #1 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 Wilcox Canyon #1 Dam .