North Railroad Detention Basin Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityBOULDER CITY
River/StreamUNNAMED WASH
Coordinates35.96892, -114.86576

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length1,290 ft
Year Completed2007 (19 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage121 acre-ft
Max Storage121 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area100 sq mi
Max Discharge6,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF BOULDER
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/27/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10619
Federal IDNV10619
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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