North Las Vegas Detention Basin Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityNORTH LAS VEGAS
River/StreamLAS VEGAS WASH
Coordinates36.29306, -115.13167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length7,700 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,430 acre-ft
Max Storage2,430 acre-ft
Surface Area75 acres
Drainage Area80 sq mi
Max Discharge13,200 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDNV10420
Federal IDNV10420
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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