Blue Diamond Business Center Detention Basin Dam #1, located in Las Vegas, Nevada, is a privately owned earth dam designed by Eric Rietz to mitigate flood risks along the Blue Diamond Wash.
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Completed in 2019, this dam stands at a height of 17.5 feet with a hydraulic height of 20.5 feet, providing a storage capacity of 62.6 acre-feet for floodwaters. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a crucial infrastructure to protect the surrounding area from potential inundation.
With a spillway width of 200 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 16 cubic feet per second, Blue Diamond Business Center Detention Basin Dam #1 is equipped to handle high hazard potential events while maintaining a fair condition assessment as of May 2021. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment indicate moderate risk levels, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure the safety and effectiveness of this critical water resource infrastructure. As a key component in the flood control system of Clark County, this dam plays a vital role in safeguarding the community against the impacts of extreme weather events and climate variability.
Year Completed |
2019 |
Dam Length |
1750 |
Dam Height |
17.5 |
River Or Stream |
Blue Diamond Wash |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.1 |
Hydraulic Height |
20.5 |
Nid Storage |
62.6 |
Structural Height |
17.5 |
Outlet Gates |
None |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
21 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Group Campground D and E
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Group Site E
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Group Site D
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RV Site 4
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RV Site 3
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RV Site 5
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