Phoenix Detention Basin #7

Arizona — Maricopa County — CAVE CREEK - TR

Location

StateArizona
CountyMaricopa
RiverCAVE CREEK - TR
Coordinates33.60167, -112.07333

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length1,050 ft
NID Storage272 acre-ft
Max Storage272 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 22, 2024
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1978
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF PHOENIX, STREET TRANSPORTATION DEPT.
Other NameNone

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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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