Sweetwood (K4)

KR DRAW· Coconino, Arizona· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Sweetwood (K4) is classified as low hazard in Arizona. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 25.1% in AZ)
Dam Length540 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage113 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
NID IDAZ00251

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 14, 2011
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

Ownership

PERRIN RANCH LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sweetwood (K4)?

Sweetwood (K4) 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 Sweetwood (K4)?

Sweetwood (K4) is owned by PERRIN RANCH LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Sweetwood (K4)?

Sweetwood (K4) 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 Sweetwood (K4)?

Sweetwood (K4) has a dam height of 18 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 Sweetwood (K4) last inspected?

Sweetwood (K4) was last inspected on October 14, 2011. 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.