Tyler Reservoir is an earth dam located in Apache County, Arizona, built in 1929. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 142 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Tyler Reservoir
The primary purpose of Tyler Reservoir 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;bobby Peters (private). It impounds the Carnero Creek near St. Johns.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 142 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 375 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1929, 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 08/30/2020.
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Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| Nearest City | St. Johns |
| River/Stream | Carnero Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.11056, -109.52861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 142 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 375 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Arizona Game & Fish Department;bobby Peters |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ00096 |
| Federal ID | AZ00096 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |