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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Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Coconino |
| Nearest City | Monte Carlo Truck Stop |
| River/Stream | Johnson Canyon |
| Coordinates | 35.22540, -112.41590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Multi-Arch |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
| Year Completed | 1898 (128 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 102 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ00094 |
| Federal ID | AZ00094 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |