Kaibab
Kaibab is a rockfill dam located in Coconino County, Arizona, built in 1934. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kaibab
The primary purpose of Kaibab is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by City Of Williams (local government). It impounds the Dogtown Wash near Havasupai Indian Reservation.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 664 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 75 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 967 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 18 square miles. Completed in 1934, 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 11/14/2017.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Coconino |
| Nearest City | Havasupai Indian Reservation |
| River/Stream | Dogtown Wash |
| Coordinates | 35.28361, -112.16194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 664 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 967 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 967 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 890 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,380 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CITY OF WILLIAMS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ00093 |
| Federal ID | AZ00093 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |