Tracy Evaporation Pond #3 Dam dam
Tracy Evaporation Pond #3 Dam
Tracy Evaporation Pond #3 Dam, located in Wadsworth, Nevada, is a public utility structure designed by Applied Soil Water Technologies. Completed in 2016, this earth dam stands at a height of 21 feet and stretches 1997 feet in length. It serves a primary purpose of "Other," with a storage capacity of 71.7 acre-feet and a surface area of 5.4 acres. The dam is state-regulated by the Nevada Division of Water Resources, with inspection and enforcement processes in place to ensure its structural integrity.
With a low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Tracy Evaporation Pond #3 Dam is deemed to have a high risk level (2). Despite the absence of a spillway, the dam's maximum discharge capacity is noted as 1 cubic foot per second. The structure has no outlet gates and is situated in the Truckee River watershed in Storey County, Nevada. The dam's purpose and design make it a valuable asset for water resource management and climate-related efforts in the region.
Overall, Tracy Evaporation Pond #3 Dam plays a crucial role in water storage and management in Nevada, contributing to the state's water resource infrastructure. With its modest height and fair condition, the dam stands as a regulated and monitored structure to mitigate potential risks and ensure public safety. As a significant component in the Truckee River watershed, this earth dam represents a key element in sustaining water resources and addressing climate challenges in the region.
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 Tracy Evaporation Pond #3 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Truckee River Nr Tracy | 1,330 cfs | → |
| Truckee R Bl Derby Dam Nr Wadsworth | 732 cfs | → |
| Truckee R At Vista | 1,140 cfs | → |
| N Truckee Drain At Kleppe Ln Nr Sparks | 108 cfs | → |
| Steamboat C At Cleanwater Way Nr Reno | 51 cfs | → |
| N Truckee Drain At Spanish Springs Rd Nr Sparks Nv | 1 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tracy Evaporation Pond #3 Dam .
Boat launches
- Lockwood Road Washoe County
- Washoe County
- Churchill County
- Golf Course Outer Trail Carson City
- Pyramid Lake Road Washoe County
Campgrounds
- Dayton State Park
- Lahontan Reservoir State Rec Area 1
- Silver Springs Beach - Lahotan State Park
- Fort Churchill State Park
- Davis Creek
- Washoe Lake State Rec Area
Fishing spots
Track Tracy Evaporation Pond #3 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 Tracy Evaporation Pond #3 Dam
Where does the data for Tracy Evaporation Pond #3 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 Tracy Evaporation Pond #3 Dam .