Black Canyon

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateArizona
CountyNavajo
Nearest CityHEBER & OVERGAARD
River/StreamWEST FORK, BLACK CANYON CREEK
Coordinates34.33083, -110.69806

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height72 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length420 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,900 acre-ft
Max Storage1,900 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,581 acre-ft
Surface Area78 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge1,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/12/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAZ00042
Federal IDAZ00042
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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