Pond Gw-11 Dam
Pond Gw-11 Dam is an earth dam located in Clark County, Nevada, built in 1998. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Pond Gw-11 Dam
Pond Gw-11 Dam is a dam in Clark, Nevada. The dam is owned by Nv Environmental Response Trust (private). It impounds the Las Vegas Wash-os near Henderson.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 3,266 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 114 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 02/26/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Nevada dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Clark |
| Nearest City | Henderson |
| River/Stream | Las Vegas Wash-os |
| Coordinates | 36.05140, -115.00540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,266 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NV ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE TRUST |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/26/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10797 |
| Federal ID | NV10797 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |