Ellis Wiltbank is an earth dam located in Apache County, Arizona, built in 1929. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 420 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 Ellis Wiltbank
The primary purpose of Ellis Wiltbank 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 Carnero Creek - Tr near Springerville.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 71 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 205 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 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 05/14/2020.
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Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| Nearest City | Springerville |
| River/Stream | Carnero Creek - Tr |
| Coordinates | 34.08944, -109.47028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 71 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Arizona Game & Fish Department |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ00103 |
| Federal ID | AZ00103 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |