D'Andrea Ranch Hole #6 Pond Dam dam
D'Andrea Ranch Hole #6 Pond Dam
Located in Sparks, Nevada, the D'Andrea Ranch Hole #6 Pond Dam serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along the North Truckee Drain. Designed by FPE Engineering, this private dam holds a significant storage capacity of 67 acre-feet and boasts a surface area of 6.7 acres. With a hydraulic height of 14 feet and a structural height of 15 feet, the dam plays a vital role in managing water levels and protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding.
Despite its importance, the D'Andrea Ranch Hole #6 Pond Dam is currently assessed as being in poor condition, with a high hazard potential. The last inspection conducted in July 2021 revealed the need for maintenance and improvements to ensure the dam's continued effectiveness. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, stakeholders must prioritize risk management measures and address any deficiencies to enhance the dam's overall safety and functionality.
As a key component of flood risk reduction infrastructure in Washoe County, Nevada, the D'Andrea Ranch Hole #6 Pond Dam requires ongoing attention and investment to maintain its critical role in protecting the local community. With state regulation and inspection in place, collaboration between stakeholders and regulatory agencies will be essential to address the dam's current condition and ensure its long-term sustainability in the face of changing climate patterns and water resource management 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 D'Andrea Ranch Hole #6 Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N Truckee Drain At Spanish Springs Rd Nr Sparks Nv | 1 cfs | → |
| N Truckee Drain At Kleppe Ln Nr Sparks | 108 cfs | → |
| Truckee R At Vista | 669 cfs | → |
| Steamboat C At Cleanwater Way Nr Reno | 53 cfs | → |
| Truckee R Nr Sparks | 405 cfs | → |
| Truckee R At Reno | 426 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near D'Andrea Ranch Hole #6 Pond Dam .
Boat launches
- Lockwood Road Washoe County
- Washoe County
- Capt Roberts Boating Site
- Lakeshore Boulevard , 89452 Nevada
- Golf Course Outer Trail Carson City
- Prosser Lake Reservoir
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track D'Andrea Ranch Hole #6 Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About D'Andrea Ranch Hole #6 Pond Dam
Where does the data for D'Andrea Ranch Hole #6 Pond 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 D'Andrea Ranch Hole #6 Pond Dam .