Kyle Canyon Detention Dam
Kyle Canyon Detention Dam is an earth dam located in Clark County, Nevada, built in 1995. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Kyle Canyon Detention Dam
The primary purpose of Kyle Canyon Detention Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Las Vegas (local government). It impounds the Las Vegas Wash-tr near North Las Vegas.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 8,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 148 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,250 acre-feet. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/30/2023.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Nevada dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Clark |
| Nearest City | North Las Vegas |
| River/Stream | Las Vegas Wash-tr |
| Coordinates | 36.30028, -115.33833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 148 acres |
| Max Discharge | 140,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF LAS VEGAS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10416 |
| Federal ID | NV10416 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |