Atchison

WATER CANYON CREEK· Apache, Arizona· Built 1920· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Atchison is classified as low hazard in Arizona. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 2% in AZ)
Dam Length220 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage205 acre-ft
Normal Storage205 acre-ft
Surface Area52 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)
NID IDAZ00185

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 4, 2005
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

Ownership

DONNA SLADE GOODMAN;LYNDA SLADE FOWLER & CHELSEY FOWLER;SLADE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, LLC C/O JAMIE L SLADE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Atchison?

Atchison is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Atchison?

Atchison is owned by DONNA SLADE GOODMAN;LYNDA SLADE FOWLER & CHELSEY FOWLER;SLADE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP, LLC C/O JAMIE L SLADE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Atchison built?

Atchison was completed in 1920, making it 106 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Atchison?

Atchison serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Atchison?

Atchison has a dam height of 8 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Atchison last inspected?

Atchison was last inspected on August 4, 2005. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.