Damonte Ranch Flood Detention Basin Dam dam
Damonte Ranch Flood Detention Basin Dam
The Damonte Ranch Flood Detention Basin Dam in Reno, Nevada, serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the Steamboat Creek. Designed by Nimbus Engineers, this private-owned earth dam stands at 10 feet high with a hydraulic height of 4 feet, protecting the surrounding Washoe County area from potential flooding events. With a storage capacity of 365 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 5000 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and minimizing flood hazards in the region.
Situated within the San Francisco District of the US Army Corps of Engineers jurisdiction, the Damonte Ranch Flood Detention Basin Dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 100 feet and a slide (sluice gate) outlet gate for water release. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's fair condition assessment as of July 2021 indicates that it is being maintained effectively. The risk assessment for this structure is moderate, reflecting the ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate potential risks associated with its operation.
Ensuring the safety and functionality of the Damonte Ranch Flood Detention Basin Dam is a top priority, with regular inspections and enforcement by the Nevada Department of Water Resources. As a key component in the flood risk reduction strategy for the region, this earth dam plays a crucial role in protecting the community from flooding events and managing water resources effectively. The collaboration between private ownership, state regulatory agencies, and engineering expertise highlights the importance of sustainable water management practices in mitigating the impacts of climate change on our water resources.
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 Damonte Ranch Flood Detention Basin Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Steamboat Ck At Short Ln At Reno | 35 cfs | → |
| Steamboat C At Steamboat | 16 cfs | → |
| Steamboat C At Cleanwater Way Nr Reno | 48 cfs | → |
| Truckee R Nr Sparks | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Truckee R At Vista | 1,180 cfs | → |
| N Truckee Drain At Kleppe Ln Nr Sparks | 108 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Damonte Ranch Flood Detention Basin Dam .
Boat launches
- Lockwood Road Washoe County
- Washoe County
- Golf Course Outer Trail Carson City
- Lakeshore Boulevard , 89452 Nevada
- Capt Roberts Boating Site
- Prosser Lake Reservoir
Campgrounds
- Davis Creek
- Mount Rose
- Mt. Rose Campground
- Washoe Lake State Rec Area
- Dayton State Park
- Marlette Peak Campground
Fishing spots
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About Damonte Ranch Flood Detention Basin Dam
Where does the data for Damonte Ranch Flood Detention Basin 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 Damonte Ranch Flood Detention Basin Dam .