Scarlett Lake

COYOTE CREEK· Apache, Arizona· Built 1950· Earth· 9 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Scarlett Lake is classified as low hazard in Arizona. It was completed in 1950 and is 76 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 3.9% in AZ)
Dam Length1,013 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage212 acre-ft
Surface Area75 acres
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)
NID IDAZ00290

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: October 1, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

Ownership

BADGER CREEK CORPORATION

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Scarlett Lake?

Scarlett Lake 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 Scarlett Lake?

Scarlett Lake is owned by BADGER CREEK CORPORATION (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Scarlett Lake built?

Scarlett Lake was completed in 1950, making it 76 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 Scarlett Lake?

Scarlett Lake serves the following purposes: Irrigation, 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 Scarlett Lake?

Scarlett Lake has a dam height of 9 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 Scarlett Lake last inspected?

Scarlett Lake was last inspected on October 1, 2009. 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.