H-v Reservoir is an earth dam located in Apache County, Arizona, built in 1883. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 771 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 H-v Reservoir
The primary purpose of H-v Reservoir is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Badger Creek Corporation (private). It impounds the Coyote Creek - Tr near Lyman State Park.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 771 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, and has a storage capacity of 260 acre-feet. Completed in 1883, the structure is over a century old.
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 10/01/2009. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| Nearest City | Lyman State Park |
| River/Stream | Coyote Creek - Tr |
| Coordinates | 34.04472, -109.05472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 771 ft |
| Year Completed | 1883 (143 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Badger Creek Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ00279 |
| Federal ID | AZ00279 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |