Lower Blue Diamond Detention Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

The Lower Blue Diamond Detention Dam, located in Clark County, Nevada, serves as a crucial flood risk reduction structure along Duck Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 2012, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet with a structural height of 14 feet and a length of 5158 feet. It has a high hazard potential but is currently assessed to be in fair condition, with a moderate risk rating. The dam has a storage capacity of 447 acre-feet and a spillway width of 5000 feet to handle a maximum discharge of 74000 cubic feet per second.

Owned and regulated by the local government, the dam is under the jurisdiction of the Nevada Department of Water Resources and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction, and it plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation. While there are no associated structures with the dam, its strategic location in Las Vegas contributes to the overall water resource management in the region. Climate and water resource enthusiasts would find Lower Blue Diamond Detention Dam's design and functionality a fascinating subject of study in the realm of water infrastructure and climate resilience.

Year Completed

2012

Dam Length

5158

Dam Height

12

River Or Stream

DUCK CREEK-TR

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

25.6

Hydraulic Height

12

Drainage Area

16

Nid Storage

447

Structural Height

14

Outlet Gates

None - 0

Hazard Potential

High

Foundations

Soil

Nid Height

14
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.