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Lake Las Vegas Dam, also known as Lake Adair, is a private dam located in Clark, Nevada, along the Las Vegas Wash. Completed in 1991, this earth dam stands at a height of 133 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a storage capacity of 10,600 acre-feet. The dam's spillway is of the controlled type, with a width of 300 feet, and it has a significant hazard potential with a fair condition assessment.
Designed by firms like KIMLEY-HORN and RBF CONSULTING, Lake Las Vegas Dam has a hydraulic height of 123 feet and a structural height of 165 feet. Although the dam is privately owned, it is regulated by the Nevada DWR, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place. With a very high risk assessment rating and meeting guidelines, the dam's emergency action plan is regularly updated to ensure public safety in case of emergencies, making it a crucial infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor and study in the region.
Years_Modified | 1997 - Other, 1998 - Hydraulic |
Year_Completed | 1991 |
Dam_Height | 133 |
River_Or_Stream | LAS VEGAS WASH |
Dam_Length | 4208 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 320 |
Hydraulic_Height | 123 |
Drainage_Area | 140 |
Nid_Storage | 10600 |
Structural_Height | 165 |
Outlet_Gates | Slide (sluice gate) - 1, Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard_Potential | Significant |
Foundations | Rock, Soil |
Nid_Height | 165 |