Coronado Gen. Station Reservoirs A

CARRIZO WASH - OS· Apache, Arizona· Built 1984· Earth· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Coronado Gen. Station Reservoirs A is classified as low hazard in Arizona. It was completed in 1984 and is 42 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 9.8% in AZ)
Dam Length5,100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage206 acre-ft
Normal Storage206 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)
NID IDAZ00188

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: April 17, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

Ownership

SALT RIVER PROJECT

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Coronado Gen. Station Reservoirs A?

Coronado Gen. Station Reservoirs A 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 Coronado Gen. Station Reservoirs A?

Coronado Gen. Station Reservoirs A is owned by SALT RIVER PROJECT (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Coronado Gen. Station Reservoirs A built?

Coronado Gen. Station Reservoirs A was completed in 1984, making it 42 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 Coronado Gen. Station Reservoirs A?

Coronado Gen. Station Reservoirs A serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Coronado Gen. Station Reservoirs A?

Coronado Gen. Station Reservoirs A has a dam height of 12 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 Coronado Gen. Station Reservoirs A last inspected?

Coronado Gen. Station Reservoirs A was last inspected on April 17, 2018. 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.