Fairgrounds-Whipple Detention Basin Dam

Nevada, Clark County, n/a

Location

StateNevada
CountyClark
Rivern/a
Coordinates36.61550, -114.46570

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length375 ft
NID Storage260 acre-ft
Max Storage260 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 7, 2025
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed-
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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