Gold Gulch #2
Gold Gulch #2 is a rockfill dam located in Gila County, Arizona, built in 1982. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Gold Gulch #2
Gold Gulch #2 is a dam in Gila, Arizona. The dam is owned by Capstone Pinto Valley Mining Corp. (private). It impounds the Gold Gulch near Roosevelt Lake Estates.
The dam stands 116 feet tall and stretches 413 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 590 acre-feet. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 04/23/2023.
At 116 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Gila |
| Nearest City | Roosevelt Lake Estates |
| River/Stream | Gold Gulch |
| Coordinates | 33.42472, -110.99222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 116 ft |
| Dam Height | 99 ft |
| Dam Length | 413 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 590 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 590 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 420 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Max Discharge | 4,477 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | CAPSTONE PINTO VALLEY MINING CORP. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ00194 |
| Federal ID | AZ00194 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |