[BRIAN SANDOVAL, BRADLEY CROWELL ‘Governor STATE OF NEVADA. recor JASON KING, PE, ‘Siae Engineer DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES 901 South tear Sie, Ste 2012 ‘Carson Cy, Neva 89701-5250 (7956642500 = ax (775) 6942811 aunts ‘September 1, 2017 Sue King ‘Westem Nevada Management 804 Mill Steet Reno, Nevada 89502 RE: Dam Safety Inspection of the WHEELER RESERVOIR DAW, (NV0O072) Dear Ms. King: (On August 29,2017, Christopher Thorson, P.E., Melissa Marr and Emily Maher ofthe State Engineers office, inspected WHEELER RESERVOIR DAM. The aurpose of the inspection was {o determine the condition ofthe structure with respect to dam safety. The WHEELER RESERVOIR DAM is classified asa High hazard dam due to dowastream development, Based on discussions with Mr. Rick Schwarze, you are inthe process of completing an update to the Emergency Acton Plan, This ffice commends you on keeping this document up to dae, Please ensure that al the plan holders recieve the updated pages or document. Also, there isa potential plan to modify the downstream slope of he northern dam. Prior to any construction ofthis face, a Notice of Construction must be submited and approved by this, office. Depending on the work planned, this might entail an application tobe submited to this office. When you ae further along in the planning process, please contact this office to cnamme ‘hat the corres form and documents are provided to this office to ecpedite the review process ‘The overall condition of the dam is EAIR. Based on the engineers cbservations, the following corrective actions should be taken: Short Term (1 Year) |. CREST - Other: Continue to rebuild the french drain onthe southem dam. You must have plan that note the tein location and details of fench drain system. This wil be helpful i the future if there isan issue with this system. -Photos Attache 2. CREST - Vegetation: Minor vegetation observed along the crest should be removed and deposited offsite. - Photos Attached.3. PRINCIPAL SPILLWAY - Downstream Channel Conditions: The outlet channel will need tobe cleared ofall vegetation to prevent a backwater condition and allow the fll ow of water tobe discharged from the outlet conduit. - Photos Attached. 4. ALL DAM - Rodent Activity: Significant rodent sctivty and burrows were observed, You ‘must properly backfill and compact any holes o prevent further propagation. A rodent control program should be inaiuted Long Term (2 Years) 1. UPSTREAM FACE - Vegetation: Deep rooted vegetation and trees on the embankmert face shouldbe removed andthe slash material deposited offsite ‘The above items are considered maintenance issues and do not require @ new approval of plans and specifications (permit) t accomplish. Please be aware that future modifications may equi submittl of plans and specifications for review and approval (permit), Ifyou have any questions, please feel free to cal at (775) 684-2800, cere, ———— Christopher Thorson, P.E. Staff I Engineer “peach See, bisa’ Water Resource Spee, CMTEMsg ‘ce: Rick Schwarze (email)(CRUST Raden Ate ole hol wii,[PRINCIPAL SFILLWAY - Downsrea Chanel Conditions ‘esse wae play cco! at eds be more. (CREST -Voqenon Seas “Bh lng south eu done ho be remove