Lone Mountain-Beltway Detention Basin Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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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Summary

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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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.