Duck Creek Railroad Detention Basin Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityHENDERSON
River/StreamDUCK CREEK
Coordinates36.00682, -115.23774

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length3,642 ft
Year Completed2010 (16 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage865 acre-ft
Max Storage865 acre-ft
Surface Area57 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Max Discharge87,950 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 IDNV10658
Federal IDNV10658
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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