Rancho Detention Basin Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityLAS VEGAS
River/StreamLAS VEGAS WASH-TR
Coordinates36.26720, -115.26140

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed2008 (18 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage323 acre-ft
Max Storage323 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge18,160 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF LAS VEGAS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/12/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10639
Federal IDNV10639
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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