Buckeye Creek Middle Effluent Storage Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Buckeye Creek Middle Effluent Storage Pond Dam in Minden, Nevada, is a crucial structure owned by the local government and regulated by the Nevada Department of Water Resources.


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Summary

This earth dam, with a height of 27 feet and a hydraulic height of 23 feet, serves multiple purposes including irrigation and other water resource management activities. The dam has a storage capacity of 3500 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 240 acres, making it a significant feature in the region.

Located on Buckeye Creek, this dam plays a vital role in managing water flow and storage in the area, with a maximum discharge capacity of 600 cubic feet per second. The structure is equipped with two valves for outlet gates and is classified as having a high hazard potential with a fair condition assessment. Regular inspections ensure its safety and the dam is in compliance with state regulations for permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and management measures to ensure its resilience in the face of potential climate impacts.

Dam Length

1450

Dam Height

27

River Or Stream

BUCKEYE CREEK-OS

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

240

Hydraulic Height

23

Drainage Area

0.5

Nid Storage

3500

Structural Height

27

Outlet Gates

Valve - 2

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

27
       
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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.