Cheyenne Peaking Detention Basin Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityNORTH LAS VEGAS
River/StreamLAS VEGAS WASH-TR
Coordinates36.21960, -115.11210

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length4,735 ft
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage638 acre-ft
Max Storage638 acre-ft
Surface Area33 acres
Drainage Area71 sq mi
Max Discharge71,400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/25/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10584
Federal IDNV10584
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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