Caliente Wastewater Treatment Lagoons Dam
Key Takeaway
Caliente Wastewater Treatment Lagoons Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 14 ft (taller than 23.1% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 4,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8 cfs |
| NID ID | NV10422 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF CALIENTE
Local Government
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Caliente Wastewater Treatment Lagoons Dam?
Caliente Wastewater Treatment Lagoons Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Caliente Wastewater Treatment Lagoons Dam?
Caliente Wastewater Treatment Lagoons Dam is owned by CITY OF CALIENTE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Caliente Wastewater Treatment Lagoons Dam?
Caliente Wastewater Treatment Lagoons Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Caliente Wastewater Treatment Lagoons Dam?
Caliente Wastewater Treatment Lagoons Dam has a dam height of 14 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Caliente Wastewater Treatment Lagoons Dam last inspected?
Caliente Wastewater Treatment Lagoons Dam was last inspected on January 17, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.