Russell Tank Dam
Russell Tank Dam is an earth dam located in Coconino County, Arizona, built in 1930. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Russell Tank Dam
The primary purpose of Russell Tank Dam is fire protection, stock, or small fish pond. The dam maintains a small impoundment used for fire suppression, livestock watering, or as a fish pond. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Trib. Cataract Wash near Supai.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1930, 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 08/21/2018.
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Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Coconino |
| Nearest City | Supai |
| River/Stream | Trib. Cataract Wash |
| Coordinates | 35.87230, -111.87940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 540 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ82407 |
| Federal ID | AZ82407 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |