Carey/lake Mead Detention Basin Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityNORTH LAS VEGAS
River/StreamLAS VEGAS WASH-TR
Coordinates36.19833, -115.18056

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length3,852 ft
Year Completed1993 (33 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage625 acre-ft
Max Storage625 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge11,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/30/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10150
Federal IDNV10150
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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