North Crescent Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Apache County, Arizona, built in 1934. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 750 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 North Crescent Lake Dam
The primary purpose of North Crescent Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the East Fork Black River near Deer Creek Lodge.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 5,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 04/19/2006. That was over 20 years ago.
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Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| Nearest City | Deer Creek Lodge |
| River/Stream | East Fork Black River |
| Coordinates | 33.91718, -109.42507 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,700 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ00306 |
| Federal ID | AZ00306 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |