JD RESERVOIR - NV00192-3354
Dam Name: JD RESERVOIR
State: NV
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 01/01/2020
Incident Driver: Seepage/Internal Erosion
Incident Mechanism 1: Animal Activity
Incident Mechanism 2Erosion
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDNV00192-3354
Incident DescriptionUpon the 2020 dam inspection, a large eroded hole was found next to the principal spillway outlet on the downstream side. On the upstream side, a rodent hole was found that was spilling, contributing to the erosion.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
Fatalities (Number)0
Number of People Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded0
Other Infrastructure ImpactsNone
Economic Damages (in $)$1 to $100,000
Response
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or Updates
Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)IP
EAPY
Dam Height20 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)300.00
Surface Area (acres)30.00
Year Completed
NID NumberNV00192
River NameHENDERSON CREEK
Latitude40.0905
Longitude-116.266
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)NEVADA DWR
Incident Time
Incident Duration
Incident Report ProducedUnknown
Information SourcesNV Dam Safety
