Lower Perry Aiken Creek Dam dam
Lower Perry Aiken Creek Dam
Lower Perry Aiken Creek Dam, located in Esmeralda, Nevada, is a private irrigation structure that serves the purpose of providing water for fish and wildlife ponds as well. The dam, with a height of 20 feet and a length of 1700 feet, is primarily made of earth and is regulated by the Nevada Department of Water Resources. The dam has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 20 acre-feet and a surface area of 4 acres.
Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, indicating a need for maintenance and potential safety concerns. The last inspection in April 2018 revealed a moderate risk level, prompting the need for risk management measures to be implemented. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and a slide outlet gate, with the potential to discharge up to 10 cubic feet per second.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lower Perry Aiken Creek Dam presents an intriguing case study in dam infrastructure management and the importance of regular inspections and maintenance to ensure public safety and environmental protection. The dam's location in a remote area adds to the complexity of managing its risks and highlights the need for effective emergency response plans. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the sustainable management of dams like Lower Perry Aiken Creek Dam will be crucial in ensuring the resilience of our water infrastructure in the face of changing weather patterns and increased environmental risks.
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 Lower Perry Aiken Creek Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hot C A Flume Nr Mammoth Lakes Ca | 58 cfs | → |
| Deadman C A Big Springs Nr Crestview Ca | 27 cfs | → |
| Mf San Joaquin R Nr Mammoth Lakes Ca | 157 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lower Perry Aiken Creek Dam.
Campgrounds
- Volcanic Tablelands Blm
- Volcanic Tablelands Dispersed
- Browns Town
- Overnight Parking
- Pleasant Valley
- Millpond
Fishing spots
Track Lower Perry Aiken Creek 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 Lower Perry Aiken Creek Dam
Where does the data for Lower Perry Aiken Creek 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 Lower Perry Aiken Creek Dam.