Desert Inn Detention Basin Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityLAS VEGAS
River/StreamLAS VEGAS WASH-TR
Coordinates36.12983, -115.24255

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length2,554 ft
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage61 acre-ft
Max Storage61 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,586 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCLARK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/11/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10559
Federal IDNV10559
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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