Steel Dam

Steel Dam is a multi-arch dam located in Coconino County, Arizona, built in 1898. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Steel Dam

The primary purpose of Steel Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Johnson Canyon near Monte Carlo Truck Stop.

The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 97 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 26 square miles. Completed in 1898, the structure is over a century 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 08/03/2017.

At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateArizona
CountyCoconino
Nearest CityMonte Carlo Truck Stop
River/StreamJohnson Canyon
Coordinates35.22540, -112.41590

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMulti-Arch
NID Height46 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length320 ft
Year Completed1898 (128 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage97 acre-ft
Max Storage97 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Drainage Area26 sq mi
Max Discharge102 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerUSDA FS
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/03/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDAZ00094
Federal IDAZ00094
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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