Lynx Creek is an arch dam located in Yavapai County, Arizona, built in 1927. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 62 ft62 ft tall and 126 ft long, taller than 95% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic arch section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lynx Creek
The primary purpose of Lynx Creek is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town of Prescott Valley (local government). It impounds the Lynx Creek near Dewey.
The dam stands 62 feet tall and stretches 126 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 21 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 34 square miles. Completed in 1927, 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 01/24/2018.
At 62 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Yavapai |
| Nearest City | Dewey |
| River/Stream | Lynx Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.57472, -112.35083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Arch |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 126 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 34 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Prescott Valley |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 01/24/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ00118 |
| Federal ID | AZ00118 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |