Dams in Cochise County, Arizona
12Total Dams
3High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Cochise County, Arizona
Cochise County has 12 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Cochise County is 52 years old. The most common purpose is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The tallest dam is Parker Canyon at 80 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Canyon | High | Fair | 80 | Recreation | 1962 |
| Apache Station Ash/scrubber Wdf | High | Satisfactory | 33 | Debris Control | 1995 |
| Lcwua | High | Poor | 6 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |
| Creighton Detention Dam | Significant | Fair | 50 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1956 |
| Upper Chalk Tank | Low | Not Rated | 41 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2002 |
| Crow Tank | Low | Not Rated | 39 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |
| West Doubtful Detention Dam | Low | Fair | 32 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1968 |
| Olga Detention Dam | Low | Poor | 25 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1940 |
| Gate Tank | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | |
| Lower Chalk Tank | Low | Not Rated | 22 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 2002 |
| West Well Control Dam | Low | Fair | 22 | Debris Control | 1966 |
| Sierra Vista Wwtp | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Other |