Chalk Bluff Solids Storage Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Chalk Bluff Solids Storage Pond Dam, located in Reno, Nevada, serves as a critical infrastructure for managing water resources in the region.


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Summary

Built in 1996 by CH2M HILL, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a storage capacity of 32 acre-feet. The dam primarily functions as a solids storage pond with a normal storage capacity of 1 acre-foot, serving the Truckee River-OS watershed.

With a significant hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the Chalk Bluff Solids Storage Pond Dam is closely monitored and regulated by the Nevada DWR. The dam lacks a spillway but is equipped with other controlled outlet gates. Despite its being at risk for high impact events, the dam has undergone regular inspections, with the last one conducted in October 2020. Being a crucial piece of water management infrastructure in the area, the dam plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water resources for the community.

Year Completed

1996

Dam Length

1000

Dam Height

21

River Or Stream

TRUCKEE RIVER-OS

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3

Hydraulic Height

21

Drainage Area

0.1

Nid Storage

32

Structural Height

21

Outlet Gates

Other Controlled - 0

Hazard Potential

Significant

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

21
       
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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.
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