Chuck Lenzie South Evaporation Pond Dam dam
Chuck Lenzie South Evaporation Pond Dam
Chuck Lenzie South Evaporation Pond Dam is a crucial structure located in Clark County, Nevada, with a primary purpose of water resource management. This earth dam, designed by Klienfelder Inc., stands at a height of 15.5 feet and has a hydraulic height of 12.5 feet. The dam plays a significant role in regulating water levels in the surrounding area, with a normal storage capacity of 49.2 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 58.1 acre-feet.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Chuck Lenzie South Evaporation Pond Dam is subject to regular inspections by the Nevada Department of Water Resources to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. The dam's condition assessment in 2019 indicated a fair state, and its risk assessment level is considered high, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance. The dam does not have a spillway and is not associated with any locks or outlet gates, emphasizing its unique design and purpose within the region's water management infrastructure.
In a region where water resources are crucial for both environmental and agricultural sustainability, Chuck Lenzie South Evaporation Pond Dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure for water storage and regulation. Its location in an unnamed wash in Clark County underscores its importance in managing water flow and availability in the area. As climate change continues to impact water resources globally, structures like Chuck Lenzie South Evaporation Pond Dam play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and sustainable use of water for both current and 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 Chuck Lenzie South Evaporation Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sloan Channel Tr At Las Vegas Blvd Nr N Las Vegas | · | → |
| Sloan Channel At Charleston Blvd Nr Las Vegas | 1 cfs | → |
| Las Vegas Wash Nr Sahara Ave Nr Las Vegas | 2 cfs | → |
| Lv Wash Blw Lake Las Vegas Nr Boulder City Nv | 381 cfs | → |
| Las Vegas Wash At Vegas Valley Dr Nr Las Vegas | 68 cfs | → |
| Lv Wash Blw Flamingo Wash Confl Nr Las Vegas | 212 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chuck Lenzie South Evaporation Pond Dam .
Boat launches
- Boulder Harbor Launch Ramp
- 1/3 Mile Trail Clark County
- Horsepower Cove Clark County
- Echo Bay Launch Ramp
Track Chuck Lenzie South Evaporation Pond Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Chuck Lenzie South Evaporation Pond Dam
Where does the data for Chuck Lenzie South Evaporation 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 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Chuck Lenzie South Evaporation Pond Dam .