Trout Creek Dam dam
Trout Creek Dam
Trout Creek Dam, located in Valmy, Nevada, is a privately owned structure that was completed in 2012. The dam stands at a height of 105 feet and has a length of 1075 feet, with a storage capacity of 900 acre-feet. Built primarily for purposes other than flood control or water supply, Trout Creek Dam is classified as an Earth dam with a stone core, resting on rock and soil foundations. Despite being regulated by the Nevada Department of Water Resources and regularly inspected, the dam's hazard potential is considered low.
Situated along Trout Creek, this dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region and serves as an important infrastructure for local water management. With its low hazard potential and no significant modifications or risk management measures reported, Trout Creek Dam provides a sense of security to residents and businesses in the surrounding area. However, the lack of detailed information on the dam's condition assessment, emergency action plan, and risk assessment raises concerns about its long-term sustainability and resilience to changing climate conditions.
As a part of the Sacramento District, Trout Creek Dam is overseen by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, emphasizing the importance of safety and compliance in its operations. While the dam's current condition assessment is not available, its low hazard potential suggests a relatively stable and secure structure. Ongoing monitoring and maintenance efforts will be crucial in ensuring the continued safety and effectiveness of Trout Creek Dam in the face of potential climate challenges and water resource management needs.
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 Trout Creek Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Humboldt R At Battle Mountain | 100 cfs | → |
| Humboldt R At Comus | 75 cfs | → |
| Rock Ck Nr Battle Mountain | 3 cfs | → |
| Humboldt River At Old Us 40 Bridge | 95 cfs | → |
| Boulder Creek Near Dunphy | · | → |
| Maggie Ck Ab Maggie Ck Canyon Nr Carlin | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Trout Creek Dam.
Track Trout Creek 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 Trout Creek Dam
Where does the data for Trout Creek 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 Low 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 Trout Creek Dam.