Reservation
Reservation is an earth dam located in Apache County, Arizona, built in 1965. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Reservation
The primary purpose of Reservation is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bia (federal). It impounds the Reservation Creek.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 279 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,770 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1965, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/02/2020.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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 | Apache |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Reservation Creek |
| Coordinates | 33.84080, -109.50160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,770 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,770 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,382 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 279 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,681 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BIA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/02/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ10425 |
| Federal ID | AZ10425 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |