Cave Buttes
Arizona — Maricopa County — CAVE CREEK
Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa |
| River | CAVE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 33.71694, -112.04667 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 118 ft |
| Dam Height | 93 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,260 ft |
| NID Storage | 122,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,820 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 4, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1980 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF MARICOPA COUNTY |
| Other Name | None |
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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.