Located in Boulder City, Nevada, the Aaron Way Detention Basin Dam, also known as Ville Drive Flood Improvements, was completed in 1992 to serve as a crucial tool for flood risk reduction in the area.
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The dam is primarily owned and regulated by the local government, with the Nevada Department of Water Resources overseeing its permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes. With a height of 30 feet and a length of 190 feet, the earth dam is designed to withstand the high hazard potential associated with its location on Hemenway Wash.
The dam features an uncontrolled spillway, with a width of 72 feet, and an uncontrolled outlet gate. Its maximum storage capacity is 21 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 0.3 square miles. Despite being rated as having a fair condition, the dam is subject to regular inspections and maintenance, with the last assessment conducted in May 2021. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, the Aaron Way Detention Basin Dam remains a critical infrastructure for managing floodwaters and protecting the surrounding community from potential disaster.
Years Modified |
2001 - Structural |
Year Completed |
1992 |
Dam Length |
190 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
HEMENWAY WASH-TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
2 |
Hydraulic Height |
30 |
Drainage Area |
0.3 |
Nid Storage |
21 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
30 |