West Tracy Secondary Evaporation Pond

TRUCKEE RIVER-OS· Storey, Nevada· Built 2008· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Public Utility

Key Takeaway

West Tracy Secondary Evaporation Pond is classified as low hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 21.5% in NV)
Dam Length2,040 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage62 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed2008 (18 years old)
NID IDNV10746

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 25, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NEVADA DWR

Ownership

NV ENERGY - FRANK A. TRACY

Public Utility

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of West Tracy Secondary Evaporation Pond?

West Tracy Secondary Evaporation Pond 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 West Tracy Secondary Evaporation Pond?

West Tracy Secondary Evaporation Pond 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 West Tracy Secondary Evaporation Pond built?

West Tracy Secondary Evaporation Pond was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 West Tracy Secondary Evaporation Pond?

West Tracy Secondary Evaporation Pond 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 West Tracy Secondary Evaporation Pond?

West Tracy Secondary Evaporation Pond has a dam height of 13 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 West Tracy Secondary Evaporation Pond last inspected?

West Tracy Secondary Evaporation Pond was last inspected on July 25, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.