Jerritt Canyon Water Storage Reservoir Dam dam
Jerritt Canyon Water Storage Reservoir Dam
Located in Ryndon, Nevada, the Jerritt Canyon Water Storage Reservoir Dam is a private-owned structure designed by SRK Consulting to primarily address flood risk reduction along the Foreman Creek-OS. Completed in 2012, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 69 feet and has a hydraulic height of 65 feet. With a storage capacity of 1423 acre-feet, it serves multiple purposes including debris control, fire protection, and creating a stock or small fish pond in addition to flood risk reduction.
The dam boasts a structural height of 66 feet and a length of 6729 feet, covering a surface area of 60.5 acres and draining a small area of 0.1 square miles. The spillway, with a width of 30 feet, is uncontrolled, allowing for a maximum discharge of 600 cubic feet per second. Despite its fair condition assessment in 2019 and low hazard potential, the dam is subject to inspection every five years to ensure its continued safety and functionality. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the Jerritt Canyon Water Storage Reservoir Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in this region.
Managed by the Nevada Department of Water Resources, this impressive structure contributes to the overall water infrastructure in Elko County, Nevada, providing essential flood protection and storage capabilities for the local community. As climate change continues to impact water resources, structures like the Jerritt Canyon Water Storage Reservoir Dam become increasingly vital in ensuring sustainable water management and resilience against extreme weather events.
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 Jerritt Canyon Water Storage Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Owyhee R Nr Gold Creek | 111 cfs | → |
| N F Humboldt R At Devils Gate Nr Halleck | 8 cfs | → |
| Marys River Below Orange Bridge Nr Charleston Nv | 8 cfs | → |
| Owyhee R Nr Mountain City | 127 cfs | → |
| Marys R Ab Hot Springs C Nr Deeth | 34 cfs | → |
| Humboldt R Nr Elko | 25 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Jerritt Canyon Water Storage Reservoir Dam.
Campgrounds
- Jack Creek Campground
- Wild Horse Rec Area 1
- Wild Horse Rec Area 2
- Wild Horse Rec Area 4
- North Wildhorse Campground
- Wild Horse Rec Area 3
Track Jerritt Canyon Water Storage Reservoir Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Jerritt Canyon Water Storage Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Jerritt Canyon Water Storage Reservoir 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 Jerritt Canyon Water Storage Reservoir Dam.