Red Mountain Freeway Levee
Key Takeaway
Red Mountain Freeway Levee is classified as high hazard in Arizona. It was completed in 2008 and is 18 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 20.5% in AZ) |
| Dam Length | 16,877 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 2008 (18 years old) |
| NID ID | AZ00309 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Red Mountain Freeway Levee?
Red Mountain Freeway Levee is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Red Mountain Freeway Levee?
Red Mountain Freeway Levee is owned by ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Red Mountain Freeway Levee built?
Red Mountain Freeway Levee was completed in 2008, making it 18 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 Red Mountain Freeway Levee?
Red Mountain Freeway Levee serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Red Mountain Freeway Levee?
Red Mountain Freeway Levee has a dam height of 16 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 Red Mountain Freeway Levee last inspected?
Red Mountain Freeway Levee was last inspected on November 12, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.