Blue Diamond Upper Detention Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityLAS VEGAS
River/StreamLAS VEGAS WASH-TR
Coordinates36.02993, -115.31731

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height61 ft
Dam Height61 ft
Dam Length3,073 ft
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage691 acre-ft
Max Storage691 acre-ft
Surface Area138 acres
Drainage Area68 sq mi
Max Discharge148,650 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCLARK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/23/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10622
Federal IDNV10622
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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