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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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 |
Hunter C Nr Reno
|
5cfs |
Truckee River Nr Mogul
|
421cfs |
Truckee R At Reno
|
434cfs |
Truckee R Nr Sparks
|
387cfs |
Dog Creek At Verdi
|
1cfs |
Steamboat Ck At Short Ln At Reno
|
16cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
|---|---|---|
Dog Valley
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Lookout Campground
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Lookout
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