Brine Disposal Pond Dam
Brine Disposal Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Mohave County, Arizona, built in 2001. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Brine Disposal Pond Dam
Brine Disposal Pond Dam is a dam in Mohave, Arizona. The dam is owned by Griffith Energy, Llc (private). It impounds the Sacramento Wash - Os near Topock.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 2,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 341 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2001, the structure is relatively new.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/08/2022.
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Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Mohave |
| Nearest City | Topock |
| River/Stream | Sacramento Wash - Os |
| Coordinates | 35.05167, -114.13861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 2001 (25 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 341 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 341 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 625 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | GRIFFITH ENERGY, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ00250 |
| Federal ID | AZ00250 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |