Mexican Hay Lake
Mexican Hay Lake is an earth dam located in Apache County, Arizona, built in 1908. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mexican Hay Lake
The primary purpose of Mexican Hay Lake is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Grovers Hill Irrigation District (private). It impounds the Joe Baca Draw - Tr near South Fork Campground.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 164 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 821 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1908, 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 10/27/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| Nearest City | South Fork Campground |
| River/Stream | Joe Baca Draw - Tr |
| Coordinates | 34.03444, -109.36417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 821 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 821 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 164 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | GROVERS HILL IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/27/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ00036 |
| Federal ID | AZ00036 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |