Floyd Lamb Park North Enhancement Embankment Dam

NONE· Clark, Nevada· Earth· 18 ft tall
High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Fish And Wildlife Pond Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Floyd Lamb Park North Enhancement Embankment Dam is classified as high hazard in Nevada. 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 Length3,894 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage454 acre-ft
Normal Storage400 acre-ft
Surface Area55 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge45,066 cfs
NID IDNV10935

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: April 12, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NEVADA DWR

Ownership

CITY OF LAS VEGAS

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Floyd Lamb Park North Enhancement Embankment Dam?

Floyd Lamb Park North Enhancement Embankment 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 Floyd Lamb Park North Enhancement Embankment Dam?

Floyd Lamb Park North Enhancement Embankment Dam is owned by CITY OF LAS VEGAS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Floyd Lamb Park North Enhancement Embankment Dam?

Floyd Lamb Park North Enhancement Embankment Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Floyd Lamb Park North Enhancement Embankment Dam?

Floyd Lamb Park North Enhancement Embankment Dam 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 Floyd Lamb Park North Enhancement Embankment Dam last inspected?

Floyd Lamb Park North Enhancement Embankment Dam was last inspected on April 12, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.