F-4 Detention Basin Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityLAS VEGAS
River/StreamTROPICANA WASH-TR
Coordinates36.04478, -115.29978

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length1,572 ft
Year Completed2005 (21 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage21 acre-ft
Max Storage21 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge10,071 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 IDNV10625
Federal IDNV10625
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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