Hydroelectric Dams in Arizona
Arizona has 8 hydroelectric dams, of which 8 carry a high hazard classification. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity.
| # | Dam | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glen Canyon Dam | Coconino | 710 | High | Not Available | 1963 |
| 2 | Theodore Roosevelt Dam | Maricopa | 357 | High | Not Available | 1911 |
| 3 | Parker Dam | La Paz | 320 | High | Not Available | 1938 |
| 4 | Horse Mesa Dam | Maricopa | 305 | High | Not Available | 1927 |
| 5 | Mormon Flat Dam | Maricopa | 224 | High | Not Available | 1926 |
| 6 | Stewart Mountain Dam | Maricopa | 210 | High | Not Available | 1930 |
| 7 | Davis Dam | Mohave | 200 | High | Not Available | 1950 |
| 8 | C.c. Cragin Dam | Coconino | 170 | High | Not Available | 1964 |