Del Rio #1 Dam

DEL RIO WASH· Yavapai, Arizona· Earth· 18 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Del Rio #1 Dam is classified as low hazard in Arizona. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 25.1% in AZ)
Dam Length2,044 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage162 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
NID IDAZ00257

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: September 24, 2012
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

Ownership

DEL RIO SPRINGS LOAN PARTNERS LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Del Rio #1 Dam?

Del Rio #1 Dam 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 Del Rio #1 Dam?

Del Rio #1 Dam is owned by DEL RIO SPRINGS LOAN PARTNERS LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Del Rio #1 Dam?

Del Rio #1 Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Del Rio #1 Dam?

Del Rio #1 Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Del Rio #1 Dam last inspected?

Del Rio #1 Dam was last inspected on September 24, 2012. 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.