Lower Blue Diamond Detention Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityLAS VEGAS
River/StreamDUCK CREEK-TR
Coordinates36.04231, -115.21678

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length5,158 ft
Year Completed2012 (14 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage447 acre-ft
Max Storage447 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Max Discharge74,000 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 IDNV10768
Federal IDNV10768
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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