River Mountains Impoundment Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityLAS VEGAS
River/StreamLAS VEGAS WASH-TR
Coordinates36.02456, -114.92865

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length1,200 ft
Year Completed2003 (23 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage51 acre-ft
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2,656 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerSOUTHERN NEVADA WATER AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/26/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10516
Federal IDNV10516
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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