The Lakes Detention Basin Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityLAS VEGAS
River/StreamFLAMINGO WASH-TR
Coordinates36.12780, -115.27830

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length1,300 ft
Year Completed2000 (26 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage143 acre-ft
Max Storage143 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCLARK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/08/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNV10640
Federal IDNV10640
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Desert Inn Detention Basin Dam 2.0 mi High Flamingo Wash Upper Detention Basin Dam 2.7 mi High Oakey Detention Dam 2.8 mi High Angel Park South Detention Basin Dam 3.0 mi High Angel Park North Detention Basin Dam 3.7 mi High Rainbow Detention Basin Dam 3.8 mi Significant F-1 Dam Detention Basin 4.0 mi High Flamingo Wash Lower Detention Basin Dam 4.3 mi High R-4 Detention Dam 4.3 mi High F-2 Dam Detention Basin 4.3 mi High