Blue Diamond Business Center Detention Basin Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Blue Diamond Business Center Detention Basin Dam #1 is classified as high hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 2019 and is 7 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 35.2% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2019 (7 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10910 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BLUE DIAMOND BUSINESS CENTER
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Blue Diamond Business Center Detention Basin Dam #1?
Blue Diamond Business Center Detention Basin Dam #1 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Blue Diamond Business Center Detention Basin Dam #1?
Blue Diamond Business Center Detention Basin Dam #1 is owned by BLUE DIAMOND BUSINESS CENTER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Blue Diamond Business Center Detention Basin Dam #1 built?
Blue Diamond Business Center Detention Basin Dam #1 was completed in 2019, making it 7 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Blue Diamond Business Center Detention Basin Dam #1?
Blue Diamond Business Center Detention Basin Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Blue Diamond Business Center Detention Basin Dam #1?
Blue Diamond Business Center Detention Basin Dam #1 has a dam height of 18 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Blue Diamond Business Center Detention Basin Dam #1 last inspected?
Blue Diamond Business Center Detention Basin Dam #1 was last inspected on April 30, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.