Las Vegas Wash Upper Detention Basin Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityNORTH LAS VEGAS
River/StreamLAS VEGAS WASH
Coordinates36.32639, -115.21139

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height71 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length6,594 ft
Year Completed1993 (33 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,760 acre-ft
Max Storage1,760 acre-ft
Surface Area165 acres
Drainage Area516 sq mi
Max Discharge180,750 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/29/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10163
Federal IDNV10163
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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