Tropicana Detention Basin Dam

Nevada — Clark County — TROPICANA WASH

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
RiverTROPICANA WASH
Coordinates36.08170, -115.19880

Physical Characteristics

NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length2,780 ft
NID Storage825 acre-ft
Max Storage825 acre-ft
Surface Area53 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 3, 2023
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1999
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCLARK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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