Eagar-Slade

WATER CANYON CREEK· Apache, Arizona· Built 1945· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Eagar-Slade is classified as low hazard in Arizona. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 25.1% in AZ)
Dam Length466 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage899 acre-ft
Normal Storage522 acre-ft
Surface Area104 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge736 cfs
Year Completed1945 (81 years old)
NID IDAZ00126

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 PARNTERSHIP LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Eagar-Slade?

Eagar-Slade 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 Eagar-Slade?

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

When was Eagar-Slade built?

Eagar-Slade was completed in 1945, making it 81 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 Eagar-Slade?

Eagar-Slade 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 Eagar-Slade?

Eagar-Slade 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 Eagar-Slade last inspected?

Eagar-Slade 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.