Silverado Ranch Detention Basin Dam
Silverado Ranch Detention Basin Dam is a gravity dam located in Clark County, Nevada. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Silverado Ranch Detention Basin Dam
The primary purpose of Silverado Ranch 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).
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 2,609 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 293 acre-feet.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Notably, no emergency action plan is currently on file for this high-hazard dam.
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 | Las Vegas |
| Coordinates | 36.01110, -115.20010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,609 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 293 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 293 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 268 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Max Discharge | 350 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CLARK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10934 |
| Federal ID | NV10934 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |