City of Reno issued the following announcement on October 14.
The City of Reno is currently seeking public input and participation in the planning process for the West Wash Dam Rehabilitation Project in northwest Reno.
The City invites residents to attend a virtual public meeting on October 19, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. Community members must register for the virtual meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the public about the planning effort and to scope issues to be considered during development of the Supplemental Plan and Environmental Document.
The public is welcome to participate in this project to learn about soil and water conservation issues, express views, and to participate throughout the decision-making process related to proposed actions in the West Wash Dam Rehabilitation Project.
There are two additional ways to submit written questions and comments.
By mail:
City of Reno - Utility Services Department
Attn: Steve Gamilis
1 East 1st Street, 7th Floor
PO Box 1900
Reno, NV 89505
By email:
gamiliss@reno.gov
Please include “West Wash Dam Rehabilitation Project” in the subject line.
Project Description
West Wash Dam, in the Peavine Mountain Watershed of Washoe County, is included in a United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS) funded rehabilitation partnership project. The dam provides protection against flooding to about 30,000 Nevadans who live and work downstream.
Additionally, the dam protects downstream city roads, one state highway, and an interstate highway. Among other critical infrastructure, the dam also protects power lines and railroad tracks.
West Wash Dam was constructed in 1960 under the direction and authority of the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act. East Wash Diversion Dam, constructed in 1961 under the same program, contributes storm water flow from Peavine Mountain Watershed into West Wash Dam. The original watershed plans for these dams used an evaluated life of 50 years.
Having reached more than 50 years in age, the dams are eligible for rehabilitation through the NRCS’s Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program. The goals of the program include prevention of erosion, floodwater and sediment damage; to further the conservation, use and disposal of water; and to further the conservation and proper use of land in authorized watersheds.
Project Location
The East Wash Diversion Dam is located near the intersection of Keystone Avenue and North McCarran Boulevard. Inflow to the East Wash Dam comes from 2.64 square miles of watershed on the southeast flank of Peavine Mountain.
West Wash Detention Dam is located near the intersection of Wyoming and Gulling Streets. Inflow to the West Wash Dam comes from approximately 3.56 square miles of watershed, which includes East Wash Dam’s watershed.
For more information, visit Reno.gov/WestWashDamRehabilitationProject.
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