Giroux Wash Tsf Dam dam
Giroux Wash Tsf Dam
Giroux Wash Tsf Dam, located in White Pine, Nevada, is a privately owned structure designed by SRK Consulting and Westec Inc. with a primary purpose of tailings storage. Completed in 1995, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 194 feet, with a structural height of 198 feet and a length of 12,600 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 190,224 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 1,850 acres, serving the Giroux Wash watershed with a drainage area of 2.5 square miles.
The dam has a high hazard potential and is classified as fair in terms of condition assessment. It is regularly inspected by the Nevada Department of Water Resources and meets state regulatory standards. Despite the absence of a spillway, the dam is equipped with one other controlled outlet gate for water release. The surrounding area is at risk of inundation in case of a breach, thus highlighting the importance of effective risk management measures and emergency action plans to ensure public safety and environmental protection in the event of a disaster.
With its critical role in water resource management and climate resilience, Giroux Wash Tsf Dam serves as a vital infrastructure for the local community in Preston, Nevada. As climate change continues to impact the region, monitoring and maintenance of this dam will be crucial in safeguarding against potential risks and ensuring the sustainable management of water resources for future generations.
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 Giroux Wash Tsf Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Water Canyon Cr Nr Preston Nv | 1 cfs | → |
| Steptoe C Nr Ely | 3 cfs | → |
| Preston Big Spring Nr Preston Nv | 7 cfs | → |
| Cleve C Nr Ely | 7 cfs | → |
| Big Spring Nr Duckwater | 14 cfs | → |
| Lehman Creek Near Baker | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Giroux Wash Tsf Dam.
Campgrounds
- Ward Mountain Recreation Area
- Ward Mountain Campground
- Ward Mountain
- Egan Crest Bike Trails Recreation Area
- Ward Charcoal Ovens State Park
- Ely Elk Viewing Area - Recreation Site
Paddle runs
- T15n,R58e,Sec 7 To T15n,R57e,Sec 20
- Headwaters, Includes N Fork And Main Fork To T20n,R66e, Sec 17
- Headwaters To Mt Moriah Wilderness Boundary
- Wilderness Boundary To Trailhead/Roads End
- Headwaters To Eastern Boundary Of Great Basin National Park
- Trailhead To Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Boundary
Track Giroux Wash Tsf Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Giroux Wash Tsf Dam
Where does the data for Giroux Wash Tsf 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 Giroux Wash Tsf Dam.