Buckeye Creek Upper Effluent Storage Pond Dam dam
Buckeye Creek Upper Effluent Storage Pond Dam
The Buckeye Creek Upper Effluent Storage Pond Dam is a vital structure located in Minden, Nevada, designed for irrigation and other purposes. This earth dam, primarily constructed with stone core and soil foundation, stands at a height of 27 feet and a length of 1940 feet, with a storage capacity of 1500 acre-feet. The dam is equipped with two valve outlet gates and an uncontrolled spillway, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 600 cubic feet per second.
Despite its fair condition assessment, the Buckeye Creek Upper Effluent Storage Pond Dam is classified as having a high hazard potential, indicating the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. The dam is regulated by the Nevada Department of Water Resources and undergoes routine inspections, with the last assessment conducted in November 2021. Located in Douglas County, Nevada, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region and ensuring the safety of downstream communities in the event of an emergency.
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 Buckeye Creek Upper Effluent Storage Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Carson River Near Carson City | 508 cfs | → |
| Daggett Creek Near Genoa | 2 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek Near Carson City | 3 cfs | → |
| East Fork Carson River Near Gardnerville | 606 cfs | → |
| Eagle Valley Creek At Carson City | 4 cfs | → |
| Carson River At Deer Run Road Near Carson City | 557 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Buckeye Creek Upper Effluent Storage Pond Dam .
Boat launches
- Golf Course Outer Trail Carson City
- Cave Rock Boat Launch Douglas County
- Indian Creek Camp Ground Day Use Area
- Summit Lake Trail Alpine County
- Washoe County
- Lakeshore Boulevard , 89452 Nevada
Campgrounds
- Rv Park And Campground
- Zephyr Cove Resort
- Nevada Beach Campground
- Nevada Beach Campground And Day Use Pavilion
- Nevada Beach
- El Dorado
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Centerville Flat To Hangman's Bridge
- Headwaters In Sec 7, T11n, R18e To Blair Bridge
- Headwaters To South Of Upper Truckee Road (Sec Line Between 17/20 Intercepts River And Unnamed Tributary)
- Source Sec 24, T6n, R21e To Centerville Flat
- Leavitt Meadows Campground To Htnf Boundary
- 1/4 Mile North Of State Highway 50 To Avalanche Lake
Track Buckeye Creek Upper Effluent Storage Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Buckeye Creek Upper Effluent Storage Pond Dam
Where does the data for Buckeye Creek Upper Effluent Storage Pond 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
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