Lower Blue Diamond Detention Dam
Key Takeaway
Lower Blue Diamond Detention Dam is classified as high hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 2012 and is 14 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 | 12 ft (taller than 17.5% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 5,158 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 447 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 74,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2012 (14 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10768 |
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 Lower Blue Diamond Detention Dam?
Lower Blue Diamond Detention 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 Lower Blue Diamond Detention Dam?
Lower Blue Diamond Detention 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 Lower Blue Diamond Detention Dam built?
Lower Blue Diamond Detention Dam was completed in 2012, making it 14 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 Lower Blue Diamond Detention Dam?
Lower Blue Diamond Detention 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 Lower Blue Diamond Detention Dam?
Lower Blue Diamond Detention Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Lower Blue Diamond Detention Dam last inspected?
Lower Blue Diamond Detention Dam was last inspected on April 11, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.