The Damonte Ranch Wetlands Detention Basin Dam, located in Reno, Nevada, serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the Steamboat Creek.
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Designed by Nimbus Engineers, this rockfill dam stands at a height of 8 feet with a hydraulic height of 2 feet, offering a storage capacity of 304 acre-feet and a surface area of 10.4 acres. With a spillway width of 65 feet and a maximum discharge of 2000 cubic feet per second, the dam plays a vital role in managing water flow during heavy rain events.
This private-owned dam not only aids in flood protection but also serves multiple purposes including fire protection, irrigation, recreation, and wildlife habitat enhancement. Inspected by Nevada DWR with a fair condition rating as of July 2021, the dam poses a high hazard potential but with a moderate risk assessment. Equipped with one slide gate for outlet control, the dam stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
As a key component of the water infrastructure in Washoe County, the Damonte Ranch Wetlands Detention Basin Dam highlights the importance of proactive maintenance and emergency preparedness in safeguarding communities against potential flood risks. With continuous regulatory oversight and enforcement by Nevada DWR, this dam stands as a critical asset in the region's efforts to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events and ensure long-term water resource sustainability for the surrounding environment and residents.
Dam Length |
1000 |
Dam Height |
8 |
River Or Stream |
STEAMBOAT CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Surface Area |
10.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
2 |
Drainage Area |
1000 |
Nid Storage |
304 |
Structural Height |
8 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
8 |
Steamboat Ck At Short Ln At Reno
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16cfs |
Steamboat C At Steamboat
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7cfs |
Steamboat C At Cleanwater Way Nr Reno
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36cfs |
Truckee R Nr Sparks
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387cfs |
Truckee R At Vista
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446cfs |
N Truckee Drain At Kleppe Ln Nr Sparks
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108cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Davis Creek
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Mount Rose
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Mt. Rose Campground
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