Tropicana Detention Basin Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityLAS VEGAS
River/StreamTROPICANA WASH
Coordinates36.08170, -115.19880

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length2,780 ft
Year Completed1999 (27 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage825 acre-ft
Max Storage825 acre-ft
Surface Area52 acres
Drainage Area172 sq mi
Max Discharge13,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCLARK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/03/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10562
Federal IDNV10562
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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