Creighton Detention Dam

Arizona — Cochise County

Location

StateArizona
CountyCochise
Coordinates32.37678, -109.56070

Physical Characteristics

NID Height50 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length1,500 ft
NID Storage3,750 acre-ft
Max Storage3,750 acre-ft
Surface Area198 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT

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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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