West Park

Arizona — Maricopa County — CAVE CREEK - TR

Location

StateArizona
CountyMaricopa
RiverCAVE CREEK - TR
Coordinates33.58527, -112.08194

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length1,590 ft
NID Storage187 acre-ft
Max Storage187 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 20, 2024
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1974
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF PHOENIX, STREET TRANSPORTATION DEPT.
Other NameShaw Butte Detention (West Park) Dam

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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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