Mohave Gen Sta Dam, also known as Ash Canyon Detention Dam, is a public utility structure located in Laughlin, Nevada.
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Completed in 1971, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and has a hydraulic height of 26 feet. The dam's primary purpose is classified as 'Other,' with a storage capacity of 230 acre-feet and a surface area of 18.5 acres. The dam is situated on the Colorado River, with a drainage area of 0.1 square miles and a maximum discharge of 35 cubic feet per second.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, Mohave Gen Sta Dam is regulated by the Nevada Department of Water Resources and undergoes regular inspections. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 10 feet and has no outlet gates. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plan status are not specified in the available data. Overall, Mohave Gen Sta Dam serves as a vital infrastructure component for managing water resources and climate in the region, contributing to flood control and water storage on the Colorado River.
Year Completed |
1971 |
Dam Length |
980 |
Dam Height |
31 |
River Or Stream |
COLORADO RIVER-OS |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
0.1 |
Nid Storage |
230 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
32 |