Number 10 Tank
Key Takeaway
Number 10 Tank is classified as low hazard in Arizona. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 32.9% in AZ) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 167 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,164 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
| NID ID | AZ00220 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT;JUNIPERWOOD RANCH, INC.
Private
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Number 10 Tank?
Number 10 Tank 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 Number 10 Tank?
Number 10 Tank is owned by ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT;JUNIPERWOOD RANCH, INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Number 10 Tank built?
Number 10 Tank was completed in 1939, making it 87 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 Number 10 Tank?
Number 10 Tank serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Number 10 Tank?
Number 10 Tank 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 Number 10 Tank last inspected?
Number 10 Tank was last inspected on August 19, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.