Dams in Santa Cruz County, Arizona
4Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Santa Cruz County, Arizona
Santa Cruz County has 4 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Santa Cruz County is 65 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Lake Patagonia at 157 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Patagonia | High | Satisfactory | 157 | Recreation | 1968 |
| Pena Blanca | High | Fair | 78 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1958 |
| Kino Springs | Low | Not Rated | 19 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Oro Blanco | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1950 |