Elko Percolation Pond 2b Dam dam
Elko Percolation Pond 2b Dam
The Elko Percolation Pond 2b Dam, located in Elko, Nevada, is a vital structure owned by the local government with a primary purpose of irrigation. This earth dam stands at a height of 8 feet with a hydraulic height of 35 feet and a structural height of 38 feet. With a storage capacity of 88 acre-feet and a surface area of 11 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the area, particularly for the irrigation needs of the region.
Constructed on the Humboldt River-OS, the Elko Percolation Pond 2b Dam is regulated by the Nevada Department of Water Resources, ensuring that it meets all state-mandated inspection and enforcement requirements. Despite having a low hazard potential, the dam is considered to have a high risk assessment rating of 2, prompting the need for regular inspections and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks. The dam features other controlled outlet gates and has not been rated for condition assessment, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and management of this essential water resource infrastructure.
As a key component of the water management system in Elko, Nevada, the Elko Percolation Pond 2b Dam serves as a critical structure for irrigation and other purposes in the region. With its strategic location on the Humboldt River-OS and state-regulated status, the dam plays a crucial role in ensuring water security for the community. Regular inspections, risk assessments, and maintenance efforts are essential to safeguarding the integrity and functionality of this important water resource infrastructure for the long-term benefit of the area's water supply and climate resilience.
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 Elko Percolation Pond 2b Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| S F Humboldt R Ab Dixie C Nr Elko | 49 cfs | → |
| Humboldt R Nr Carlin | 66 cfs | → |
| S Fk Humboldt R Abv Tenmile Ck Nr Elko | 42 cfs | → |
| Humboldt R Nr Elko | 8 cfs | → |
| Susie Creek At Carlin | · | → |
| Maggie Ck At Carlin | 8 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elko Percolation Pond 2b Dam .
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About Elko Percolation Pond 2b Dam
Where does the data for Elko Percolation Pond 2b 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.
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