Speedway Detention Basin #2 Dam

Speedway Detention Basin #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Clark County, Nevada. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.

About Speedway Detention Basin #2 Dam

The primary purpose of Speedway Detention Basin #2 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 North Las Vegas (local government). It impounds the Off-stream.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/30/2023.

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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
River/StreamOff-stream
Coordinates36.29030, -115.02380

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/30/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10948
Federal IDNV10948
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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