Meadows Detention Basin Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityLAS VEGAS
River/StreamLAS VEGAS WASH-TR
Coordinates36.17306, -115.18361

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length150 ft
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage235 acre-ft
Max Storage235 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area20 sq mi
Max Discharge4,644 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF LAS VEGAS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/01/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV00233
Federal IDNV00233
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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