Chevelon Canyon
Chevelon Canyon is a rockfill dam located in Coconino County, Arizona, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Chevelon Canyon
The primary purpose of Chevelon Canyon 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 Chevelon Creek near Winslow.
The dam stands 84 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 200 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,542 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 88 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 05/17/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
At 84 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Coconino |
| Nearest City | Winslow |
| River/Stream | Chevelon Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.51139, -110.82389 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 84 ft |
| Dam Height | 84 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,542 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,542 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 88 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,000 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 | 05/17/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ00046 |
| Federal ID | AZ00046 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |