Rgs Units 1-3 Raw Water Pond a is an earth dam located in Clark County, Nevada, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 1,210 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Rgs Units 1-3 Raw Water Pond a
The primary purpose of Rgs Units 1-3 Raw Water Pond a is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Nv Energy - Reid-gardner (public utility). It impounds the Muddy River-os near Arrowhead.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 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 12/15/2021.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Clark |
| Nearest City | Arrowhead |
| River/Stream | Muddy River-os |
| Coordinates | 36.66063, -114.63400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Nv Energy - Reid-gardner |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10744 |
| Federal ID | NV10744 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |