Olga Detention Dam

Arizona — Cochise County — SAN SIMON RIVER

Location

StateArizona
CountyCochise
RiverSAN SIMON RIVER
Coordinates32.36092, -109.33657

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,300 ft
NID Storage151 acre-ft
Max Storage151 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 5, 2007
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1940
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerDOI BLM

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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.

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