Canyon

WATER CANYON CREEK· Apache, Arizona· Built 1886· Earth· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Canyon is classified as low hazard in Arizona. It was completed in 1886 and is 140 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 22.8% in AZ)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage130 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge494 cfs
Year Completed1886 (140 years old)
NID IDAZ00097

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: July 14, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

Ownership

DONNA SLADE GOODMAN;LYNDA SLADE FOWLER & CHELSEY FOWLER;SLADE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Canyon?

Canyon 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 Canyon?

Canyon is owned by DONNA SLADE GOODMAN;LYNDA SLADE FOWLER & CHELSEY FOWLER;SLADE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Canyon built?

Canyon was completed in 1886, making it 140 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 Canyon?

Canyon 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 Canyon?

Canyon has a dam height of 17 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 Canyon last inspected?

Canyon was last inspected on July 14, 2011. 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.