Ortega Lake Retention
Arizona — Apache County — BROWN CREEK
Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| River | BROWN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 34.30111, -109.84806 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,260 ft |
| NID Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 94 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | April 23, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1987 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | SILVER CREEK FLOOD PROTECTION DISTRICT |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.