Orchard Detention Basin Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityLAS VEGAS
River/StreamLAS VEGAS WASH-OS
Coordinates36.15400, -115.01900

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length1,447 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage266 acre-ft
Max Storage266 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge12,300 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCLARK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection02/25/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10809
Federal IDNV10809
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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