Mission Statement

The mission of the Clark County Regional Flood Control District is to improve the protection of life and property for existing residents, future residents, and visitors from the impacts of flooding.

About Our Region

With more than 7,500 people moving to Clark County each month, the area continues to be one of the fastest growing in the nation. Population estimates for 2005 from Clark County Comprehensive Planning show Clark County with approximately 1.8 million residents and an average annual growth rate of four percent from the previous year. The area is also a prime destination for tourists and conventioneers with more than 38 million people visiting the area in 2005, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitor’s Authority. Another19.4 million people have vacationed in Clark County through June 2006.

Southern Nevada’s economy makes it possible for the community to continue building and improving its infrastructure to accommodate new residents and businesses. Last year, 46 new companies opened in Southern Nevada, contributing approximately $307 million to the economy and providing jobs for more than 1,745 residents. In addition, approximately 31,000 building permits were issued for single-family and multi-family residences.

With unprecedented growth and development, the flood control projects and programs required to manage floodwaters must be comprehensive and varied. This Annual Report provides background information about the District and summarizes many of the programs that support its mission to protect lives and property from the impacts of flooding.

Authority of the District

The Nevada Legislature authorized the creation of the District in 1985 to develop a coordinated and comprehensive Master Plan to solve flooding problems, to regulate land use in flood hazard areas, to fund and coordinate the construction of flood control facilities, and to develop and contribute to the funding of a maintenance program for Master Plan flood control facilities. The District also provides public education regarding flood dangers and monitors rainfall and flow data during storms, disseminating information to appropriate public works and safety crews. The service area for the District includes Clark County and the incorporated cities of Boulder City, Henderson, Las Vegas, Mesquite, and North Las Vegas.

The District is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of the same membership as the Regional Transportation Commission, except that such board/commission elects its own officers. The Board includes two representatives from both Clark County and the City of Las Vegas, and one representative from the cities of Boulder City, Henderson, Mesquite, and North Las Vegas. Public meetings are generally held on the second Thursday of the month, at which time the Board acts on policy and other flood control matters.

Annually, the Board elects a chairman and a vice-chairman from among its members. The General Manager/Chief Engineer is responsible for surveying, investigating, reporting, and estimating the extent of flood control problems and for presenting flood control recommendations to the Board.

The Regional Flood Control District is a distinct local governmental agency. The District contracts with Clark County for various legal and administrative services provided by departments such as the Comptroller, District Attorney, General Services, Human Resources, Information Systems, and Treasurer.