Kyle Canyon Detention Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityNORTH LAS VEGAS
River/StreamLAS VEGAS WASH-TR
Coordinates36.30028, -115.33833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height46 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length8,500 ft
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,250 acre-ft
Max Storage3,250 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,250 acre-ft
Surface Area148 acres
Max Discharge140,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDNV10416
Federal IDNV10416
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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