Horseshoe Dam

Arizona — Maricopa County — VERDE RIVER

Location

StateArizona
CountyMaricopa
RiverVERDE RIVER
Coordinates33.98370, -111.71120

Physical Characteristics

NID Height202 ft
Dam Height202 ft
Dam Length1,140 ft
NID Storage214,372 acre-ft
Max Storage214,372 acre-ft
Surface Area3,656 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 26, 2021
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1946
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameHorseshoe Reservoir

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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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