Capd 8 Dam
Capd 8 Dam is an earth dam located in Clark County, Nevada, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Capd 8 Dam
Capd 8 Dam is a dam in Clark, Nevada. The dam is owned by Olin Chlor Alkali Products (private). It impounds the N/a near Henderson.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 1,860 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/02/2023.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Clark |
| Nearest City | Henderson |
| River/Stream | N/a |
| Coordinates | 36.04680, -115.00950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | OLIN CHLOR ALKALI PRODUCTS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10925 |
| Federal ID | NV10925 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |