Rainbow Detention Basin Dam

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityLAS VEGAS
River/StreamLAS VEGAS WASH-TR
Coordinates36.17446, -115.24352

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed2002 (24 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage134 acre-ft
Max Storage134 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area27 sq mi
Max Discharge1,763 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF LAS VEGAS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/05/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10730
Federal IDNV10730
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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