Mormon Flat Dam
Mormon Flat Dam is a concrete dam located in Maricopa County, Arizona, built in 1926. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Mormon Flat Dam
The primary purpose of Mormon Flat Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Bureau Of Reclamation (federal). It impounds the Salt River.
The dam stands 224 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 950 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57,852 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6,072 square miles. Completed in 1926, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/05/2020.
At 224 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Arizona dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa |
| River/Stream | Salt River |
| Coordinates | 33.55340, -111.44290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 224 ft |
| Dam Height | 224 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57,852 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57,852 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 57,852 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 950 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6,072 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 02/05/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ10313 |
| Federal ID | AZ10313 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |