Pulsipher Wash Detention Basin Dam dam
Pulsipher Wash Detention Basin Dam
Located in Mesquite, Nevada, the Pulsipher Wash Detention Basin Dam stands as a crucial structure designed by Stantec Consulting Inc. to mitigate flood risks along the Pulsipher Wash. Completed in 2008, this Earth-type dam reaches a height of 32 feet and stretches 400 feet in length, with a capacity to store up to 147 acre-feet of water. Embodying a multi-arch core design and employing rock and soil foundations, this dam plays a pivotal role in debris control and flood risk reduction for the surrounding area.
Managed by the Nevada Division of Water Resources, the Pulsipher Wash Detention Basin Dam boasts a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, last inspected in February 2022. Equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and two outlet gates, this dam can handle a maximum discharge of 14,000 cubic feet per second. With a drainage area of 2.3 square miles and a surface area of 11 acres, this dam serves as a vital component in safeguarding the local community from potential flooding events.
As a key feature in the flood risk reduction strategy for Clark County, Nevada, the Pulsipher Wash Detention Basin Dam plays a critical role in protecting the region from the impacts of severe weather events. With its strategic location along the Pulsipher Wash and robust design incorporating state-of-the-art engineering techniques, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate adaptation efforts 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 Pulsipher Wash Detention Basin Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam Wash At Beaver Dam | 7 cfs | → |
| Virgin R At Littlefield | 81 cfs | → |
| Virgin R Abv The Narrows Nr Littlefield | 43 cfs | → |
| Muddy R At Lewis Avenue At Overton | 39 cfs | → |
| Muddy R Nr Glendale | 40 cfs | → |
| Virgin River Near St. George | 52 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Pulsipher Wash Detention Basin Dam.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
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About Pulsipher Wash Detention Basin Dam
Where does the data for Pulsipher Wash Detention Basin 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.
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