Horseshoe Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateArizona
CountyMaricopa
Nearest CityFORT MCDOWELL
River/StreamVERDE RIVER
Coordinates33.98370, -111.71120

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height202 ft
Dam Height202 ft
Dam Length1,140 ft
Year Completed1946 (80 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage214,372 acre-ft
Max Storage214,372 acre-ft
Normal Storage131,427 acre-ft
Surface Area3,656 acres
Drainage Area5,644 sq mi
Max Discharge156,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/26/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAZ10310
Federal IDAZ10310
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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