Oakey Detention Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityLAS VEGAS
River/StreamLAS VEGAS WASH-TR
Coordinates36.15002, -115.23547

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length2,300 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage271 acre-ft
Max Storage271 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Max Discharge8,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF LAS VEGAS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/11/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10156
Federal IDNV10156
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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