Headgate Rock

Arizona — La Paz County — Colorado River

Location

StateArizona
CountyLa Paz
RiverColorado River
Coordinates34.16850, -114.27730

Physical Characteristics

NID Height70 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length1,975 ft
NID Storage29,485 acre-ft
Max Storage29,485 acre-ft
Surface Area768 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 30, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1941
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBIA
Other NameLake Moovalya

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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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