West Range Wash Diversion Dike Dam
West Range Wash Diversion Dike Dam is an earth dam located in Clark County, Nevada. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About West Range Wash Diversion Dike Dam
The primary purpose of West Range Wash Diversion Dike 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 West Range Wash near North Las Vegas.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 32,000 feet across, and creates a reservoir covering 1 acres.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. 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 |
| Nearest City | North Las Vegas |
| River/Stream | West Range Wash |
| Coordinates | 36.30833, -115.11472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 32,000 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10418 |
| Federal ID | NV10418 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |