Wheatfields

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateArizona
CountyApache
Nearest CityChinle
River/StreamWheatfields Creek -OS
Coordinates36.20530, -109.09900

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height64 ft
Dam Height53 ft
Dam Length1,600 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,188 acre-ft
Max Storage5,188 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,880 acre-ft
Surface Area226 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge474 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBIA
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/25/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAZ10306
Federal IDAZ10306
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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