Flamingo Wash Upper Detention Basin Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityNORTH LAS VEGAS
River/StreamFLAMINGO WASH
Coordinates36.09000, -115.26970

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height47 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length4,813 ft
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,080 acre-ft
Max Storage2,080 acre-ft
Surface Area90 acres
Drainage Area19 sq mi
Max Discharge66,385 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeDebris Control
OwnerCLARK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/11/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10162
Federal IDNV10162
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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