Grant Morris
Grant Morris is an earth dam located in Graham County, Arizona, built in 1975. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Grant Morris
The primary purpose of Grant Morris 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 Graham Canal Co. (private). It impounds the Gila River - Tr near Thatcher.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 488 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 196 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/20/2024.
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 | Graham |
| Nearest City | Thatcher |
| River/Stream | Gila River - Tr |
| Coordinates | 32.87583, -109.73361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 488 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | GRAHAM CANAL CO. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ00159 |
| Federal ID | AZ00159 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |