Skye Canyon Detention Basin 1 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Nearest CityNORTH LAS VEGAS
River/StreamN/A
Coordinates36.31089, -115.32870

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length1,400 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage72 acre-ft
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Max Discharge5,989 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF LAS VEGAS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/10/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10895
Federal IDNV10895
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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