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BRIANSANDOVAL [BRADLEY CROWELL ‘Govemor STATEOF NEVADA ae S “Sects DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES EIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES 501 South Stevart Stet Sle 2002 Carson iy, Nevad 897015250, (613) 0642800 Fa (79) 6843811 ios May 23,2018 IPC DiAndrea, LLC. 2525 E. Camelback Road, Suite 1050 Phoenix, Arizona 85016 RE: Dam Safty Inspection of the ANDREA DETENSION BASIN #3, J-502, NV10819 ‘To Whom It May Concern: ‘On May 15, 2018, Melissa Marr and Amanda Brownlee, PE. ofthe State Engineer's office, inspected the D’ANDREA DETENSION BASIN #3. The purpose ofthe inspection was to determine the condition of the structure with respect to dam safety, ‘The DANDREA DETENSION BASIN #3 i classified as a High hazard dam due to downstream development. As this dam is classified asa significant or high hazard dam, an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) must be developed, exercised and updated regularly. Per State Engineer Order 1294, which was deted January 16,2018, an EAP was to be submitted to this office within 60 days To date a EAP has not been submitted to this office and this matter has been handed over to the Compiance and Enforcement section for further action, This letter i addressing the visual inspection only ‘The overall condition of the dam is FAIR. Pleace note that this physical inopection may not ‘deni all potential risks wit this dam and the inspection report i nt intended vo be an valuation ofthe proper operation and management ofthe dam. The dam owner is encouraged to seck qulfed resources to ensure proper maintenance; regulatory compliance and dam safety ‘management are carried out. The owner i ultimately responsible forthe safe operation and Performance of their dam. A dam owner should also be familar withthe legal obligation to ‘maintain and operate the dam in a safe condition. Based on the engineers observations, the following corective actions should be taken: Short Term (1 Year) |. INLET TO RESERVOIR - Debris: Remove all obstructions debris from the spillway. Photos Attached, Long Term (2 Years) 1. ALL DAM- Rodent Activity: Rodent activity should be monitored and any holes {lseovered should be backfilled and properly compacted. A rodent contol program should be instituted, - Photos Attached. 2. RIGHT UPSTREAM ABUTMENTIGROIN - Other: Antils should be monitored and filled {nto prevent water from traveling into dam structure - Photos Attached. ‘The above items are considered maintenance issues and donot require a new approval of plans snd specifications (permit to accomplish. Please be aware tha future modifications may eure submittal of plans and specifications for review and approval (permit). Additional infurteticn on «dams, dam safety and Nevada Dam regulations can be found on our website at ‘wonw watery. gov. you have any questions, please fel free to cll at (775) 684-2800, since, ‘Melissa M. Marr Pi Wate Ryapureg Spee. Amanda ®&¢anice, PE. Staff II Engineer MMMisg. ce: Jennifer Taylor, Esa. City of Sparks, Andrew Hummel, E-mail cREST-cier ‘Cet ingedcondtion re iS. ane Fey inbound RIGHT UPSTREAM ABUIMENT/GROIN- Other ‘Aa nxt vay ALL DAM - Rodent Athy Rodeat thi shouldbe moe nd eile pen hr age INLET TO RESERVOIR Debs Int hemes asain cto

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