Asamera Effluent Storage Dam
Asamera Effluent Storage Dam is an earth dam located in Storey County, Nevada, built in 2001. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Asamera Effluent Storage Dam
Asamera Effluent Storage Dam is a dam in Storey, Nevada. The dam is owned by Tahoe Reno Industrial Center Llc (private). It impounds the Truckee River-tr near Clark.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 150 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,205 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/31/2023.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Nevada dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Storey |
| Nearest City | Clark |
| River/Stream | Truckee River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.54930, -119.47930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,205 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,205 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 22 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | TAHOE RENO INDUSTRIAL CENTER LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10576 |
| Federal ID | NV10576 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |