Cave Creek
Cave Creek is a multi-arch dam located in Maricopa County, Arizona, built in 1923. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cave Creek
The primary purpose of Cave Creek is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Flood Control District Of Maricopa County (local government). It impounds the Cave Creek near Phoenix.
The dam stands 120 feet tall and stretches 1,672 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 660 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 14,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 162 square miles. Completed in 1923, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 11/29/2018.
At 120 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa |
| Nearest City | Phoenix |
| River/Stream | Cave Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.72583, -112.04639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Multi-Arch |
| NID Height | 120 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,672 ft |
| Year Completed | 1923 (103 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 660 acres |
| Drainage Area | 162 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF MARICOPA COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ00002 |
| Federal ID | AZ00002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |