Honeybee Dam
Honeybee Dam is an earth dam located in Clark County, Nevada, built in 1956. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Honeybee Dam
The primary purpose of Honeybee Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Nevada Department Of Wildlife (state). It impounds the Muddy River-os.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 2,470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 439 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/24/2022.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Clark |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Muddy River-os |
| Coordinates | 36.52833, -114.42000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 439 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 439 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10134 |
| Federal ID | NV10134 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |