The Desert Inn Detention Basin Dam, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a critical infrastructure project designed by VTN NEVADA to reduce flood risks in the area.
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Completed in 2002, this earth dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a hydraulic height of 11 feet, with a total length of 2554 feet. It serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and is regulated by the Nevada Department of Water Resources.
With a storage capacity of 61.6 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 1586 cubic feet per second, the Desert Inn Detention Basin Dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the Las Vegas Wash-TR watershed. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam's condition is assessed as fair, with regular inspections and enforcement measures in place. Overall, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures to ensure public safety and water resource sustainability in the region.
Year Completed |
2002 |
Dam Length |
2554 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
LAS VEGAS WASH-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8.1 |
Hydraulic Height |
11 |
Drainage Area |
2 |
Nid Storage |
61.6 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
17 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Group Site E
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Group Campground D and E
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Group Site D
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Group Site C
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Group Campground C
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Group Campground B
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