Kinnikinick
Kinnikinick is an earth dam located in Coconino County, Arizona, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kinnikinick
The primary purpose of Kinnikinick is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Arizona Game & Fish Department (state). It impounds the Little Colorado River - Tr near Two Guns.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 860 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 145 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,124 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 08/13/2018.
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Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Coconino |
| Nearest City | Two Guns |
| River/Stream | Little Colorado River - Tr |
| Coordinates | 34.89889, -111.30333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,124 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,124 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,532 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 145 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | ARIZONA GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ00040 |
| Federal ID | AZ00040 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |