Sonora Buckskin Tails Dam dam
Sonora Buckskin Tails Dam
Sonora Buckskin Tails Dam, located in Douglas County, Nevada, is a privately owned structure primarily used for tailings storage. The dam is classified as an earth dam with a height of 36 feet and a hydraulic height of 34 feet. With a storage capacity of 48.6 acre-feet and a surface area of 3.7 acres, the dam serves as a crucial component for managing water resources in the region.
Despite its important role, Sonora Buckskin Tails Dam is currently in poor condition and has a low hazard potential. The last inspection in September 2020 revealed the dam's deteriorating state, raising concerns about its ability to withstand potential risks. The dam is equipped with a valve outlet gate and does not have a spillway, making it essential to address the maintenance and structural issues to ensure the safety and functionality of the dam.
Given its high risk assessment and poor condition, there is a pressing need for proactive risk management measures and regular inspections to mitigate potential hazards. As a key component of water resource management in the area, the Sonora Buckskin Tails Dam requires immediate attention to address its structural integrity and ensure its continued effectiveness in storing tailings and managing water resources in the region.
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 Sonora Buckskin Tails Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| W Walker R Nr Hudson | 681 cfs | → |
| Walker R Nr Wabuska | 227 cfs | → |
| W Walker R At Hoye Bridge Nr Wellington | 920 cfs | → |
| E Walker R Ab Strosnider D Nr Mason | 145 cfs | → |
| Carson River Near Fort Churchill | 613 cfs | → |
| Carson River Near Carson City | 748 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sonora Buckskin Tails Dam.
Boat launches
- Topaz Park Road Douglas County
- Golf Course Outer Trail Carson City
- Indian Creek Camp Ground Day Use Area
- Summit Lake Trail Alpine County
Campgrounds
- Wilson Canyon
- Fort Churchill State Park
- Dayton State Park
- Topaz Lake
- Desert Creek
- Desert Creek Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Leavitt Meadows Campground To Htnf Boundary
- Centerville Flat To Hangman's Bridge
- Source Sec 24, T6n, R21e To Centerville Flat
- Mill Creek
- Headwaters To South Of Upper Truckee Road (Sec Line Between 17/20 Intercepts River And Unnamed Tributary)
- Headwaters In Sec 7, T11n, R18e To Blair Bridge
Track Sonora Buckskin Tails Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Sonora Buckskin Tails Dam
Where does the data for Sonora Buckskin Tails 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
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