Debris Control Dams in Arizona
Arizona has 11 debris control dams, of which 1 carry a high hazard classification. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion.
| # | Dam | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laguna Diversion Dam | Yuma | 43 | Low | Not Available | 1909 |
| 2 | Apache Station Ash/scrubber Wdf | Cochise | 33 | High | Satisfactory | 1995 |
| 3 | Hole-n-wall Detention Dam | Mohave | 32 | Low | Fair | 1960 |
| 4 | Antelope Detention Dam | Mohave | 29 | Low | Fair | 1965 |
| 5 | State Line Detention Dam | Greenlee | 27 | Low | Poor | 1952 |
| 6 | Christman Detention Dam | Mohave | 26 | Low | Fair | 1958 |
| 7 | Iverson Detention Dam | Mohave | 25 | Low | Poor | 1959 |
| 8 | Udall | Apache | 24 | Low | Not Rated | 1910 |
| 9 | West Well Control Dam | Cochise | 22 | Low | Fair | 1966 |
| 10 | West Halfway Detention Dam | Graham | 21 | Low | Fair | |
| 11 | Antelope Valley Detention Dam | Mohave | 17 | Low | Fair | 1963 |