Carson City Treated Effluent Dam dam
Carson City Treated Effluent Dam
The Carson City Treated Effluent Dam, also known as Brunswick Canyon Dam, is a crucial water resource structure owned by the local government in Carson City, Nevada. This earth dam stands at a height of 146 feet and serves multiple purposes including irrigation. With a maximum storage capacity of 3500 acre-feet and a spillway width of 30 feet, this dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region.
Situated along the Carson River, the Carson City Treated Effluent Dam has a fair condition assessment and a high hazard potential, emphasizing the importance of regular inspections and maintenance. With a drainage area of 0.7 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 460 cubic feet per second, this dam is designed to withstand moderate risk levels. The presence of two valve outlet gates and an uncontrolled spillway further enhances its operational efficiency in times of need.
Despite its fair condition assessment, the Carson City Treated Effluent Dam continues to play a significant role in water management and irrigation in the region. With its strategic location and design features, this dam stands as a testament to the effective collaboration between local government agencies and regulatory bodies in ensuring the safety and reliability of water resources in Carson City, Nevada.
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 Carson City Treated Effluent Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Carson River At Deer Run Road Near Carson City | 613 cfs | → |
| Eagle Valley Creek At Carson City | 5 cfs | → |
| Carson River Near Carson City | 570 cfs | → |
| Carson River At Dayton | 697 cfs | → |
| Ash Canyon Ck Nr Carson City | 3 cfs | → |
| Kings Canyon Creek Near Carson City | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carson City Treated Effluent Dam.
Boat launches
- Golf Course Outer Trail Carson City
- Washoe County
- Lakeshore Boulevard , 89452 Nevada
- Cave Rock Boat Launch Douglas County
- Lockwood Road Washoe County
- Indian Creek Camp Ground Day Use Area
Campgrounds
- Dayton State Park
- Washoe Lake State Rec Area
- Marlette Peak Campground
- Davis Creek
- Mount Rose
- Mt. Rose Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Trailhead
- Tahoe City To River Ranch
- 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)
- Centerville Flat To Hangman's Bridge
- Headwaters Se 1/4 Of Sec 10, T18, R15e To Stampede Reservoir
Track Carson City Treated Effluent Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Carson City Treated Effluent Dam
Where does the data for Carson City Treated Effluent 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Carson City Treated Effluent Dam.