East Logan Ridge Trail Dam dam
East Logan Ridge Trail Dam
East Logan Ridge Trail Dam, also known as Upper Logan Ridge Trail Dam, is a local government-owned structure located in Washoe County, Nevada, near the city of Mogul. Completed in 2003, this earth-type dam stands at 64 feet high and spans 500 feet in length, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Truckee River. Designed by Summit Engineering Corporation, the dam has a hydraulic height of 60 feet and a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet.
With a hazard potential rated as high and a fair condition assessment as of June 2021, East Logan Ridge Trail Dam is regularly inspected by the Nevada Department of Water Resources to ensure its structural integrity. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 20 feet and one uncontrolled outlet gate. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not had any associated emergency action plans or inundation maps prepared, highlighting the potential need for further risk management measures in the future.
East Logan Ridge Trail Dam serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk management in the region, playing a vital role in protecting surrounding areas from potential inundation. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is important to continue monitoring the condition of this dam and advocating for comprehensive risk management strategies to ensure the safety and resilience of the community in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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 East Logan Ridge Trail Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Truckee River Nr Mogul | 1,080 cfs | → |
| Hunter C Nr Reno | 11 cfs | → |
| Dog Creek At Verdi | 1 cfs | → |
| Truckee R At Reno | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Truckee R Nr Sparks | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Truckee R A Farad Ca | 1,270 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near East Logan Ridge Trail Dam.
Boat launches
- Capt Roberts Boating Site
- Lockwood Road Washoe County
- Prosser Lake Reservoir
- Washoe County
- Lakeshore Boulevard , 89452 Nevada
- Golf Course Outer Trail Carson City
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track East Logan Ridge Trail Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About East Logan Ridge Trail Dam
Where does the data for East Logan Ridge Trail 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 East Logan Ridge Trail Dam.