Red Rock Detention Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityLAS VEGAS
River/StreamRED ROCK WASH
Coordinates36.15305, -115.35468

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height66 ft
Dam Height63 ft
Dam Length4,090 ft
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,007 acre-ft
Max Storage2,007 acre-ft
Surface Area76 acres
Drainage Area55 sq mi
Max Discharge110,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCLARK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/24/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10406
Federal IDNV10406
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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