Rmgc South Rib Dam dam
Rmgc South Rib Dam
The Rmgc South Rib Dam, located in Nye County, Nevada, is a privately owned structure designed by Knight-Piesold and completed in 2005. This Earth-type dam stands at a height of 8 feet and has a hydraulic height of 5 feet, with a total structural height of 13 feet. The dam's primary purpose is listed as "Other" and it serves as a crucial water resource in the region, with a storage capacity of 143.6 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 88.1 acre-feet.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the Rmgc South Rib Dam has undergone modifications in 2010 to enhance its hydraulic and structural integrity. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 10 feet, and it has a maximum discharge capacity of 300 cubic feet per second. The dam's risk assessment is considered moderate, with a DSAC assigned date not specified, indicating a proactive approach to risk management and emergency preparedness. With its critical role in water storage and management, the Rmgc South Rib Dam is a key component in the region's water resource infrastructure.
In the event of an emergency, the Rmgc South Rib Dam's condition assessment and risk management measures will be crucial in ensuring the safety of downstream communities and the surrounding environment. With its strategic location and importance in water resource management, this dam serves as a vital asset in mitigating the impacts of climate change and ensuring sustainable water supply for the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is imperative to monitor and support initiatives that promote the safety and efficiency of structures like the Rmgc South Rib Dam to secure the resilience of our water infrastructure in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
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 Rmgc South Rib Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| S Twin R Nr Round Mountain | 7 cfs | → |
| Kingston C Bl Cougar Canyon Nr Austin | 9 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rmgc South Rib Dam.
Campgrounds
- Peavine Creek Campground
- Peavine
- Pine Creek Campground
- Berlin - Ichthyosaur State Park
- Barley Creek
- San Juan Creek
Track Rmgc South Rib 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 Rmgc South Rib Dam
Where does the data for Rmgc South Rib 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 Rmgc South Rib Dam.