F-4 Detention Basin Dam
Key Takeaway
F-4 Detention Basin Dam is classified as high hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 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 | 55 ft (taller than 83.5% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 1,572 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,071 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10625 |
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-4 Detention Basin Dam?
F-4 Detention Basin Dam 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-4 Detention Basin Dam?
F-4 Detention Basin Dam 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-4 Detention Basin Dam built?
F-4 Detention Basin Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 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-4 Detention Basin Dam?
F-4 Detention Basin Dam 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-4 Detention Basin Dam?
F-4 Detention Basin Dam has a dam height of 55 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-4 Detention Basin Dam last inspected?
F-4 Detention Basin Dam was last inspected on April 11, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.