Horse Mesa Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateArizona
CountyMaricopa
River/StreamSALT RIVER
Coordinates33.59060, -111.34390

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height305 ft
Dam Height305 ft
Dam Length660 ft
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage261,335 acre-ft
Max Storage261,335 acre-ft
Normal Storage245,048 acre-ft
Surface Area2,660 acres
Drainage Area5,913 sq mi
Max Discharge37,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection04/05/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAZ10311
Federal IDAZ10311
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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