Water Reclamation Facility Wetlands Dam dam
Water Reclamation Facility Wetlands Dam
The Water Reclamation Facility Wetlands Dam, located in Battle Mountain, Nevada, serves as a vital resource for water reclamation and climate resilience efforts in the area. Designed by Day Engineering, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 7 feet and spans a length of 900 feet along the Humboldt River. With a storage capacity of 316 acre-feet and a surface area of 79 acres, it plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating the impact of extreme weather events.
Although rated as having a low hazard potential, the dam is recognized for its high risk level due to its location and the surrounding area's vulnerability to climate-related events. While not currently rated for its condition, ongoing inspections and regulatory oversight by the Nevada Department of Water Resources ensure its continued operation and maintenance. The dam's primary purpose, described as "Other," underscores its multifaceted role in water management and environmental conservation efforts in Lander County, Nevada.
As a key infrastructure owned by the local government, the Water Reclamation Facility Wetlands Dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and climate adaptation strategies. Its presence along the Humboldt River not only provides water storage capacity but also contributes to the overall resilience of the region in the face of changing climate patterns. With its strategic design and regulatory oversight, this dam stands as a testament to proactive measures taken to address water security and environmental sustainability in Nevada's evolving landscape.
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 Water Reclamation Facility Wetlands Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Humboldt R At Battle Mountain | 100 cfs | → |
| Humboldt River At Old Us 40 Bridge | 95 cfs | → |
| Rock Ck Nr Battle Mountain | 3 cfs | → |
| Humboldt R At Comus | 75 cfs | → |
| Boulder Creek Near Dunphy | · | → |
| Humboldt R At Palisade | 109 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Water Reclamation Facility Wetlands Dam.
Track Water Reclamation Facility Wetlands 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 Water Reclamation Facility Wetlands Dam
Where does the data for Water Reclamation Facility Wetlands 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 Water Reclamation Facility Wetlands Dam.