Dams in Gila County, Arizona
7Total Dams
3High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Gila County, Arizona
Gila County has 7 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 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Gila County is 50 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is Coolidge at 250 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolidge | High | Fair | 250 | Irrigation | 1931 |
| Tufa Stone | High | Unsatisfactory | 39 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1944 |
| Green Valley Park | High | Satisfactory | 13 | Other | 1996 |
| Gold Gulch #2 | Significant | Satisfactory | 116 | Other | 1982 |
| Gold Gulch 1a | Significant | Satisfactory | 106 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1995 |
| Asarco 82 | Significant | Satisfactory | 48 | Other | 1983 |
| Slack | Low | Not Rated | 60 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1995 |