Mesa Reservoir
Mesa Reservoir is an earth dam located in Yavapai County, Arizona, built in 1935. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Mesa Reservoir
The primary purpose of Mesa Reservoir is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Asphalt Paving Supply;fain Signature Group (private). It impounds the Lynx Creek - Os near Dewey.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 154 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1935, 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 01/24/2018.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Yavapai |
| Nearest City | Dewey |
| River/Stream | Lynx Creek - Os |
| Coordinates | 34.57667, -112.34306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | ASPHALT PAVING SUPPLY;FAIN SIGNATURE GROUP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/24/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ00119 |
| Federal ID | AZ00119 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |