Incident ID |
NV00192-3354 |
Dam Name |
JD RESERVOIR |
Downstream Hazard Potential |
L |
State |
NV |
Incident Date |
01/01/2020 |
Incident Type |
Non-failure |
Incident Driver |
Seepage/internal Erosion |
Incident Mechanism 1 |
Animal Activity |
Incident Mechanism 2 |
Erosion |
Incident Mechanism 3 |
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Incident Description |
Upon 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 |
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EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to Incident |
No |
Fatalities (Number) |
0 |
Number of People Evacuated |
0 |
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated |
0 |
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded |
0 |
Other Infrastructure Impacts |
None |
Economic Damages (in $) |
$1 to $100,000 |
Volume released at failure (ac-ft) |
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Response |
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Additional Remarks or Updates |
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Incident Time |
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Incident Duration |
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Incident Report Produced |
Unknown |
Information Sources |
NV Dam Safety |
Owner Type |
P |
Dam Type |
RE |
Primary Purpose(s) |
IP |
EAP |
Y |
Year Completed |
0 |
Year Modified |
0 |
Dam Height |
20 ft |
Max Storage (ac-ft) |
300 ac-ft |
Surface Area (acres) |
30 acres |
River Name |
HENDERSON CREEK |
Latitude |
40.0905 |
Longitude |
-116.266 |
Regulatory Agency(ies) |
NEVADA DWR |
NID Number |
NV00192 |
Attachments |
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