Sierra Blanca Dam
Sierra Blanca Dam is an earth dam located in Apache County, Arizona, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sierra Blanca Dam
The primary purpose of Sierra Blanca Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the None.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 345 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 196 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 09/19/2007. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| River/Stream | None |
| Coordinates | 33.87768, -109.27148 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 345 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2007 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ10155 |
| Federal ID | AZ10155 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |