Mccarran Airfield Detention Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityLAS VEGAS
River/StreamLAS VEGAS WASH-TR
Coordinates36.07830, -115.11950

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length2,050 ft
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage103 acre-ft
Max Storage103 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge78 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCLARK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/26/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10145
Federal IDNV10145
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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