Carson City Treatment Plant Drying Beds Dam dam
Carson City Treatment Plant Drying Beds Dam
The Carson City Treatment Plant Drying Beds Dam, located in Carson City, Nevada, is a vital piece of infrastructure owned by the local government. This earth dam, with a height of 12 feet and a length of 3000 feet, serves a primary purpose other than water storage. It stands on Eagle Creek-OS and is regulated by the Nevada Department of Water Resources, ensuring that it meets state permitting, inspection, and enforcement standards.
With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in August 2017, the Carson City Treatment Plant Drying Beds Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region. While it has a normal storage capacity of 0 and a maximum storage of 100 acre-feet, its surface area covers 10 acres, serving a drainage area of 0.1 acres. Despite the absence of a spillway, this dam maintains a high-risk assessment level due to its strategic location and importance in local water management.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts track the Carson City Treatment Plant Drying Beds Dam's performance and risk management measures, its role in the region's water infrastructure becomes increasingly significant. With a focus on maintaining safety and operational efficiency, this earth dam continues to fulfill its purpose in supporting the community's water needs while adhering to state regulations and inspection protocols.
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 Carson City Treatment Plant Drying Beds Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Valley Creek At Carson City | 3 cfs | → |
| Carson River At Deer Run Road Near Carson City | 448 cfs | → |
| Carson River Near Carson City | 405 cfs | → |
| Ash Canyon Ck Nr Carson City | 3 cfs | → |
| Kings Canyon Creek Near Carson City | 1 cfs | → |
| Clear Creek Near Carson City | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Carson City Treatment Plant Drying Beds Dam .
Boat launches
- Golf Course Outer Trail Carson City
- Washoe County
- Lakeshore Boulevard , 89452 Nevada
- Cave Rock Boat Launch Douglas County
- Lockwood Road Washoe County
- Prosser Lake Reservoir
Campgrounds
- Washoe Lake State Rec Area
- Marlette Peak Campground
- Dayton State Park
- Davis Creek
- Mount Rose
- Mt. Rose Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Trailhead
- Tahoe City To River Ranch
- Headwaters In Sec 7, T11n, R18e To Blair Bridge
- Headwaters To South Of Upper Truckee Road (Sec Line Between 17/20 Intercepts River And Unnamed Tributary)
- 1/4 Mile North Of State Highway 50 To Avalanche Lake
- Headwaters Se 1/4 Of Sec 10, T18, R15e To Stampede Reservoir
Track Carson City Treatment Plant Drying Beds 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 Carson City Treatment Plant Drying Beds Dam
Where does the data for Carson City Treatment Plant Drying Beds 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 Carson City Treatment Plant Drying Beds Dam .