Mission Hills Detention Basin Dam

Clark County, Nevada (near HENDERSON)

River/Stream: LAS VEGAS WASH-TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
26 ft
Dam Length
2,677 ft
Reservoir Storage
480 acre-ft
Year Completed
—
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
20,360 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-02-27

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NV10426
State
Nevada (NV)
Coordinates
35.98725, -114.95269

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.