New Waddell Dam
Arizona — Maricopa County — AGUA FRIA
Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa |
| River | AGUA FRIA |
| Coordinates | 33.84640, -112.26630 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 440 ft |
| Dam Height | 438 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,700 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,063,163 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,063,163 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9,957 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 19, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1992 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Other Name | Lake Pleasant |
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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.