Ellis Wiltbank

Ellis Wiltbank is an earth dam located in Apache County, Arizona, built in 1929. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Ellis Wiltbank

The primary purpose of Ellis Wiltbank 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 Arizona Game & Fish Department (state). It impounds the Carnero Creek - Tr near Springerville.

The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 71 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 205 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1929, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

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 05/14/2020.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateArizona
CountyApache
Nearest CitySpringerville
River/StreamCarnero Creek - Tr
Coordinates34.08944, -109.47028

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length420 ft
Year Completed1929 (97 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage205 acre-ft
Max Storage205 acre-ft
Normal Storage205 acre-ft
Surface Area71 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/14/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAZ00103
Federal IDAZ00103
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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