Sunset

Arizona — Maricopa County — SUNSET WASH

Location

StateArizona
CountyMaricopa
RiverSUNSET WASH
Coordinates33.96472, -112.74222

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length560 ft
NID Storage169 acre-ft
Max Storage169 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 1, 2024
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1977
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerFLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF MARICOPA COUNTY

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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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