Sedona Effluent Reservoirs

SPRING CREEK - OS· Yavapai, Arizona· Built 1995· Earth· 8 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Sedona Effluent Reservoirs is classified as low hazard in Arizona. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 2% in AZ)
Dam Length4,890 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage440 acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)
NID IDAZ00232

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 3, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

Ownership

CITY OF SEDONA

Local Government

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sedona Effluent Reservoirs?

Sedona Effluent Reservoirs 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 Sedona Effluent Reservoirs?

Sedona Effluent Reservoirs is owned by CITY OF SEDONA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Sedona Effluent Reservoirs built?

Sedona Effluent Reservoirs was completed in 1995, making it 31 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 Sedona Effluent Reservoirs?

Sedona Effluent Reservoirs serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Sedona Effluent Reservoirs?

Sedona Effluent Reservoirs has a dam height of 8 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 Sedona Effluent Reservoirs last inspected?

Sedona Effluent Reservoirs was last inspected on August 3, 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.