Creighton Detention Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Cochise |
| Nearest City | SOLOMON AZ |
| River/Stream | GOLD GULCH |
| Coordinates | 32.37678, -109.56070 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,970 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 198 acres |
| Drainage Area | 106 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |