Tracy Evaporation Pond 3
Key Takeaway
Tracy Evaporation Pond 3 is classified as low hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 2016 and is 10 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 45.1% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 1,997 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2016 (10 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10891 |
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
NV ENERGY - FRANK A. TRACY
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Tracy Evaporation Pond 3?
Tracy Evaporation Pond 3 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 Tracy Evaporation Pond 3?
Tracy Evaporation Pond 3 is owned by NV ENERGY - FRANK A. TRACY (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Tracy Evaporation Pond 3 built?
Tracy Evaporation Pond 3 was completed in 2016, making it 10 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 Tracy Evaporation Pond 3?
Tracy Evaporation Pond 3 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 Tracy Evaporation Pond 3?
Tracy Evaporation Pond 3 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 Tracy Evaporation Pond 3 last inspected?
Tracy Evaporation Pond 3 was last inspected on June 28, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.