Las Vegas Wash Lower Detention Basin Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityNORTH LAS VEGAS
River/StreamLAS VEGAS WASH
Coordinates36.25500, -115.16056

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height56 ft
Dam Height53 ft
Dam Length4,200 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage702 acre-ft
Max Storage702 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area35 sq mi
Max Discharge68,950 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 IDNV10511
Federal IDNV10511
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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