F-2 Dam Detention Basin
Key Takeaway
F-2 Dam Detention Basin is classified as high hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 2004 and is 22 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 | 23 ft (taller than 48.7% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 548 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,600 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2004 (22 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10771 |
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
CLARK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of F-2 Dam Detention Basin?
F-2 Dam Detention Basin 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 F-2 Dam Detention Basin?
F-2 Dam Detention Basin is owned by CLARK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was F-2 Dam Detention Basin built?
F-2 Dam Detention Basin was completed in 2004, making it 22 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 F-2 Dam Detention Basin?
F-2 Dam Detention Basin 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 F-2 Dam Detention Basin?
F-2 Dam Detention Basin has a dam height of 23 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 F-2 Dam Detention Basin last inspected?
F-2 Dam Detention Basin was last inspected on February 25, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.