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MOHAVE GEN STA DAM

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Soil Dam Colorado River-Os
April 23, 2025


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Mohave Gen Sta Dam, also known as Ash Canyon Detention Dam, is a public utility structure located in Laughlin, Nevada. 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_Height 31
River_Or_Stream COLORADO RIVER-OS
Dam_Length 980
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
       

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