Jerritt Canyon Tsf 2 Dam dam
Jerritt Canyon Tsf 2 Dam
Jerritt Canyon Tsf 2 Dam, also known as Phase 4, is a private-owned structure located in Ryndon, Elko, Nevada. This earth dam, with a height of 102 feet and a length of 8475 feet, serves primarily for irrigation purposes and has a storage capacity of 5319 acre-feet. The dam is situated along Foreman Creek-OS and falls under the jurisdiction of the Nevada Department of Water Resources, with regular inspections and enforcement measures in place to ensure its safety and compliance.
Despite its significant hazard potential, the condition assessment of Jerritt Canyon Tsf 2 Dam is deemed satisfactory as of July 2019. The dam has no spillway and is equipped with other controlled outlet gates. With a high risk rating of 2, risk management measures and a detailed emergency action plan are essential for the safety of surrounding areas in case of a potential breach. The dam has a drainage area of 0.2 square miles and a surface area of 95.6 acres, highlighting its importance in water resource management in the region.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Jerritt Canyon Tsf 2 Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for irrigation and other purposes in Elko, Nevada. Its structural design and regulatory oversight by the Nevada DWR ensure its vital role in water management systems. With a focus on risk assessment and emergency preparedness, this dam underscores the importance of safeguarding water resources and the environment in the face of changing climatic conditions and potential hazards.
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 Jerritt Canyon Tsf 2 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Owyhee R Nr Gold Creek | 112 cfs | → |
| N F Humboldt R At Devils Gate Nr Halleck | 8 cfs | → |
| Marys River Below Orange Bridge Nr Charleston Nv | 8 cfs | → |
| Owyhee R Nr Mountain City | 126 cfs | → |
| Marys R Ab Hot Springs C Nr Deeth | 35 cfs | → |
| Humboldt R Nr Elko | 27 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jerritt Canyon Tsf 2 Dam .
Campgrounds
- Jack Creek Campground
- Wild Horse Rec Area 1
- Wild Horse Rec Area 2
- Wild Horse Rec Area 4
- North Wildhorse Campground
- Wild Horse Rec Area 3
Track Jerritt Canyon Tsf 2 Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Jerritt Canyon Tsf 2 Dam
Where does the data for Jerritt Canyon Tsf 2 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 Significant 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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