Parker Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateArizona
CountyLa Paz
Nearest CityPARKER
River/StreamCOLORADO RIVER
Coordinates34.29660, -114.13920

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height320 ft
Dam Height320 ft
Dam Length856 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage180,000 acre-ft
Max Storage180,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage180,000 acre-ft
Surface Area20,390 acres
Drainage Area182,700 sq mi
Max Discharge314,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection03/11/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAZ10312
Federal IDAZ10312
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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