BRIAN SANDOVAL BRADLEY CROWELL

Governor STATE OF NEVADA Director

JASON KING, P.E.

State Engineer

DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
901 South Stewart Street, Suite 2002
Carson City, Nevada 89701-5250
(775) 684­2800 • Fax (775) 684­2811
http://water.nv.gov

August 30, 2017

Bill Hauck
1355 CAPITAL BLVD
RENO, NV 89520-3013

RE: Dam Safety Inspection of the HIGHLAND RESERVOIR, J-464 (NV00067)

Dear Bill Hauck:

On August 29, 2017, of the State Engineer's office, inspected the HIGHLAND RESERVOIR.
The purpose of the inspection was to determine the condition of the structure with respect to
dam safety. The HIGHLAND RESERVOIR is classified as a High hazard dam due to
downstream development.

The overall condition of the dam is FAIR. Based on the engineer's observations, the following
corrective actions should be taken:
Short Term (1 Year)
1. ALL DAM - Rodent Activity: Minor rodent activity was observed. You must backfill any
holes and prevent further propagation. A rodent control program should be instituted.
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2. DOWNSTREAM FACE - Erosion Gullies: Erosion gullies should be filled with suitable
embankment fill and compacted properly. - Photos Attached.

The above items are considered maintenance issues and do not require a new approval of plans
and specifications (permit) to accomplish. Please be aware that future modifications may require
submittal of plans and specifications for review and approval (permit).

If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (775) 684-2800.

Sincerely,

Christopher Thorson, P.E.

ALL DAM - Rodent Activity

 holes and prevent further propagation. A rodent control program should be instituted.
undefined - Photos Attached.
2. DOWNSTREAM FACE - Erosion Gullies: Erosion gullies should be filled with suitable
embankment fill and compacted properly. - Photos Attached.

The above items are considered maintenance issues and do not require a new approval of plans
and specifications (permit) to accomplish. Please be aware that future modifications may require
submittal of plans and specifications for review and approval (permit).

If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (775) 684-2800.

Sincerely,

Christopher Thorson, P.E.

ALL DAM - Rodent Activity

Rodent hole near fence along embankment.

Large hole under fence most likely created by rodents and erosion.
 Christopher Thorson, P.E.

ALL DAM - Rodent Activity

Rodent hole near fence along embankment.

Large hole under fence most likely created by rodents and erosion.
Large hole under fence most likely created by rodents and erosion.

Another rodent hole in embankment.

DOWNSTREAM FACE - Erosion Gullies

Erosion gullies on slopes around impound pond.

Erosion gullies on slopes around impound pond.

Erosion gullies on slopes around impound pond.

Erosion gullies also continue under fence. Allow for rodents to get through to dam.