Scarlett Lake
Scarlett Lake is an earth dam located in Apache County, Arizona, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Scarlett Lake
The primary purpose of Scarlett Lake 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 near Lyman State Park.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 1,013 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 74 acres, and has a storage capacity of 212 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, 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 10/01/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| Nearest City | Lyman State Park |
| River/Stream | Coyote Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.06944, -109.08333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,013 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 212 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 74 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BADGER CREEK CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ00290 |
| Federal ID | AZ00290 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |