Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Lone Mountain-Beltway Detention Basin Dam stands as a critical structure designed by the G.C.
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Wallace Companies to address flood risk reduction in the Gowan Watershed. Completed in 2019, this earth dam stands at a height of 39 feet and stretches for 1010 feet, with a storage capacity of 585.4 acre-feet. Classified as a high hazard potential dam with fair condition assessment, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential risks and ensuring community safety.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Nevada Department of Water Resources, the Lone Mountain-Beltway Detention Basin Dam is equipped with a controlled spillway and valve outlet gates. The dam's location in Clark County, Nevada, highlights its strategic importance in protecting the surrounding areas from flooding events. With a maximum discharge capacity of 8800 cubic feet per second, this dam serves as a vital infrastructure for water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
As climate change poses increasing challenges to water resources, the Lone Mountain-Beltway Detention Basin Dam stands as a testament to proactive flood risk reduction measures. With its very high risk assessment rating and regular inspections, this dam exemplifies a commitment to ensuring public safety and adapting to changing environmental conditions. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the significance of this dam lies not only in its structural design and operational capacity but also in its role in safeguarding communities against the impacts of extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
2019 |
Dam Length |
1010 |
Dam Height |
39 |
River Or Stream |
GOWAN WATERSHED |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
31.5 |
Nid Storage |
585.4 |
Outlet Gates |
Valve - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
39 |
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Group Site E
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Group Site D
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Group Campground D and E
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Group Campground B
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Group Campground C
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Group Site C
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