Morton is an earth dam located in Coconino County, Arizona, built in 1943. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 165 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 Morton
The primary purpose of Morton is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Flying M. Land & Cattle Co. (private). It impounds the Morton Canyon Wash near Two Guns.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 165 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 330 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1943, 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 06/13/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Coconino |
| Nearest City | Two Guns |
| River/Stream | Morton Canyon Wash |
| Coordinates | 34.89111, -111.29333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 608 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Flying M. Land & Cattle Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/13/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ00104 |
| Federal ID | AZ00104 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |