Blue Diamond Upper Detention Dam

Nevada — Clark County — LAS VEGAS WASH-TR

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
RiverLAS VEGAS WASH-TR
Coordinates36.02993, -115.31731

Physical Characteristics

NID Height61 ft
Dam Height61 ft
Dam Length3,073 ft
NID Storage691 acre-ft
Max Storage691 acre-ft
Surface Area139 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 23, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed2000
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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