Flamingo Wash Lower Detention Basin Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityLAS VEGAS
River/StreamFLAMINGO WASH
Coordinates36.10240, -115.20850

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length700 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage267 acre-ft
Max Storage267 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge8,257 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCLARK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/03/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10789
Federal IDNV10789
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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