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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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Clark |
| River/Stream | Off-stream |
| Coordinates | 36.29030, -115.02380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10948 |
| Federal ID | NV10948 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |