Wet Ravine Dam dam
Wet Ravine Dam
Located in Washoe, Nevada, the Wet Ravine Dam stands as a vital structure for irrigation purposes along the Wet Ravine river. This private-owned Earth dam, with a height of 22 feet and a length of 400 feet, serves multiple functions including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond in addition to irrigation. The dam has a storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 20 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 2.5 acres and draining an area of 1.1 square miles.
Despite its importance, the Wet Ravine Dam is currently in poor condition, with a significant hazard potential. It is regulated and inspected by the Nevada Department of Water Resources, with the last inspection conducted in October 2020. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 6 feet and a single slide (sluice gate) outlet gate. The risk assessment categorizes the dam as moderate, emphasizing the need for risk management measures to ensure the safety and functionality of the structure in the face of potential emergencies.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of the Wet Ravine Dam in sustaining agricultural activities and providing essential water resources in the region. With its unique design and multiple purposes, the dam represents a crucial piece of infrastructure that requires attention and maintenance to mitigate risks and ensure its continued operation. As climate change impacts water resources, the preservation and management of structures like the Wet Ravine Dam become increasingly important to ensure sustainable water use and resilience in the face of environmental challenges.
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 Wet Ravine Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Creek At Verdi | 1 cfs | → |
| Truckee River Nr Mogul | 612 cfs | → |
| Hunter C Nr Reno | 10 cfs | → |
| Truckee R At Reno | 630 cfs | → |
| N Truckee Drain At Spanish Springs Rd Nr Sparks Nv | 1 cfs | → |
| Truckee R A Farad Ca | 831 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wet Ravine Dam.
Boat launches
- Capt Roberts Boating Site
- Lockwood Road Washoe County
- Prosser Lake Reservoir
- Washoe County
- Lakeshore Boulevard , 89452 Nevada
- Henness Pass Road, Sierraville
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Wet Ravine Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wet Ravine Dam
Where does the data for Wet Ravine 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 Significant 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 Wet Ravine Dam.