Cave Buttes
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa |
| Nearest City | PHOENIX |
| River/Stream | CAVE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 33.71694, -112.04667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 118 ft |
| Dam Height | 93 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 122,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 122,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,820 acres |
| Drainage Area | 191 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF MARICOPA COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/04/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |