Horse Mesa Dam

Arizona — Maricopa County — SALT RIVER

Location

StateArizona
CountyMaricopa
RiverSALT RIVER
Coordinates33.59060, -111.34390

Physical Characteristics

NID Height305 ft
Dam Height305 ft
Dam Length660 ft
NID Storage261,335 acre-ft
Max Storage261,335 acre-ft
Surface Area2,660 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 5, 2023
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1927
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameApache Lake

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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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