Clear Creek #1

CLEAR CREEK· Navajo, Arizona· Built 1929· Masonry· 7 ft tall

Low Hazard Irrigation Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Clear Creek #1 is classified as low hazard in Arizona. It was completed in 1929 and is 97 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height	7 ft (taller than 0.3% in AZ)
Dam Length	206 ft
Dam Type	Masonry
Max Storage	350 acre-ft
Normal Storage	350 acre-ft

Surface Area	28 acres
Drainage Area	607 sq mi
Year Completed	1929 (97 years old)
NID ID	AZ00057

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: November 20, 2013

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

Ownership

CITY OF WINSLOW

Local Government

Nearby Dams

Clear Creek #2

Navajo, AZ

Low Hazard 12 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clear Creek #1?

Clear Creek #1 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 Clear Creek #1?

Clear Creek #1 is owned by CITY OF WINSLOW (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Clear Creek #1 built?

Clear Creek #1 was completed in 1929, making it 97 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 Clear Creek #1?

Clear Creek #1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Clear Creek #1?

Clear Creek #1 has a dam height of 7 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 Clear Creek #1 last inspected?

Clear Creek #1 was last inspected on November 20, 2013. 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.