Headgate Rock

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateArizona
CountyLa Paz
Nearest CityParker
River/StreamColorado River
Coordinates34.16850, -114.27730

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height70 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length1,975 ft
Year Completed1941 (85 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage29,485 acre-ft
Max Storage29,485 acre-ft
Normal Storage7,025 acre-ft
Surface Area768 acres
Drainage Area239 sq mi
Max Discharge140,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBIA
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/30/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDAZ10437
Federal IDAZ10437
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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