J. D. Dam

J D DAM WASH TR SYCAMORE CREEK· Coconino, Arizona· Built 1915· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Recreation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

J. D. Dam is classified as low hazard in Arizona. It was completed in 1915 and is 111 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 32.9% in AZ)
Dam Length120 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage15 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge2,475 cfs
Year Completed1915 (111 years old)
NID IDAZ82405

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: August 1, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

USDA FS

Federal Government

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Whitehorse Dam

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Scholz Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of J. D. Dam?

J. D. 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 J. D. Dam?

J. D. Dam is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was J. D. Dam built?

J. D. Dam was completed in 1915, making it 111 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 J. D. Dam?

J. D. Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is J. D. Dam?

J. D. Dam has a dam height of 21 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 J. D. Dam last inspected?

J. D. Dam was last inspected on August 1, 2017. 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.