Fort Apache Detention Basin Dam
Key Takeaway
Fort Apache 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 | 4 ft |
| Dam Length | 417 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,400 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10604 |
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
CITY OF LAS VEGAS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Fort Apache Detention Basin Dam?
Fort Apache 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 Fort Apache Detention Basin Dam?
Fort Apache Detention Basin Dam is owned by CITY OF LAS VEGAS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fort Apache Detention Basin Dam built?
Fort Apache 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 Fort Apache Detention Basin Dam?
Fort Apache Detention Basin 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 Fort Apache Detention Basin Dam?
Fort Apache Detention Basin Dam has a dam height of 4 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 Fort Apache Detention Basin Dam last inspected?
Fort Apache Detention Basin Dam was last inspected on April 12, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.