Many Farms Dike A
Many Farms Dike A is an earth dam located in Apache County, Arizona, built in 1943. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Many Farms Dike A
The primary purpose of Many Farms Dike A is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bia (federal). It impounds the Sheep Dip Creek near Many Farms.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 670 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 864 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 36,658 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 109 square miles. Completed in 1943, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/26/2023.
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Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache |
| Nearest City | Many Farms |
| River/Stream | Sheep Dip Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.36120, -109.59090 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Year Completed | 1943 (83 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36,658 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36,658 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10,916 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 864 acres |
| Drainage Area | 109 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BIA |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ10304 |
| Federal ID | AZ10304S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |