Flamingo Wash Upper Detention Basin Dam
Key Takeaway
Flamingo Wash Upper Detention Basin Dam is classified as high hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 1992 and is 34 years old. Its primary use is debris control. 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 | 45 ft (taller than 77.9% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 4,813 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 66,385 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10162 |
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 Flamingo Wash Upper Detention Basin Dam?
Flamingo Wash Upper 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 Flamingo Wash Upper Detention Basin Dam?
Flamingo Wash Upper 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 Flamingo Wash Upper Detention Basin Dam built?
Flamingo Wash Upper Detention Basin Dam was completed in 1992, making it 34 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 Flamingo Wash Upper Detention Basin Dam?
Flamingo Wash Upper Detention Basin Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Flamingo Wash Upper Detention Basin Dam?
Flamingo Wash Upper Detention Basin Dam has a dam height of 45 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 Flamingo Wash Upper Detention Basin Dam last inspected?
Flamingo Wash Upper Detention Basin Dam was last inspected on April 11, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.