Sands Draw Basin Detention Dam

Arizona — Graham County — SAN SIMON RIVER

Location

StateArizona
CountyGraham
RiverSAN SIMON RIVER
Coordinates32.49285, -109.38494

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length4,850 ft
NID Storage1,317 acre-ft
Max Storage1,317 acre-ft
Surface Area142 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 9, 2015
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1972
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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