Buckeye Frs #1
Buckeye Frs #1 is an earth dam located in Maricopa County, Arizona, built in 1974. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Buckeye Frs #1
The primary purpose of Buckeye Frs #1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Flood Control District Of Maricopa County (local government). It impounds the Salt River - Tr near Buckeye.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 37,680 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,145 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 73 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/22/2024.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Arizona dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Maricopa |
| Nearest City | Buckeye |
| River/Stream | Salt River - Tr |
| Coordinates | 33.43278, -112.63500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 37,680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,195 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,145 acres |
| Drainage Area | 73 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 39,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF MARICOPA COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ00143 |
| Federal ID | AZ00143 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |