Painted Rock Dam

Arizona — Maricopa County — GILA RIVER

Location

StateArizona
CountyMaricopa
RiverGILA RIVER
Coordinates33.07200, -113.01653

Physical Characteristics

NID Height181 ft
Dam Height181 ft
Dam Length4,780 ft
NID Storage4,831,500 acre-ft
Max Storage4,831,500 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 28, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Los Angeles District
Other NamePainted Rock Reservoir

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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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