The Lakes Detention Basin Dam
The Lakes Detention Basin Dam is an earth dam located in Clark County, Nevada, built in 2000. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About The Lakes Detention Basin Dam
The primary purpose of The Lakes Detention Basin 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 Clark County Public Works (local government). It impounds the Flamingo Wash-tr near Las Vegas.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 143 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 2000, the structure is 26 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/08/2019.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Clark |
| Nearest City | Las Vegas |
| River/Stream | Flamingo Wash-tr |
| Coordinates | 36.12780, -115.27830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 2000 (26 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CLARK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/08/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10640 |
| Federal ID | NV10640 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |