Chalk Bluff Solids Storage Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Chalk Bluff Solids Storage Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 1996 and is 30 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 45.1% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10888 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Chalk Bluff Solids Storage Pond Dam?
Chalk Bluff Solids Storage Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Chalk Bluff Solids Storage Pond Dam?
Chalk Bluff Solids Storage Pond Dam is owned by TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Chalk Bluff Solids Storage Pond Dam built?
Chalk Bluff Solids Storage Pond Dam was completed in 1996, making it 30 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Chalk Bluff Solids Storage Pond Dam?
Chalk Bluff Solids Storage Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Chalk Bluff Solids Storage Pond Dam?
Chalk Bluff Solids Storage Pond Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Chalk Bluff Solids Storage Pond Dam last inspected?
Chalk Bluff Solids Storage Pond Dam was last inspected on June 26, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.