Bob Crowder Detention Dam
Bob Crowder Detention Dam is a gravity dam located in La Paz County, Arizona, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bob Crowder Detention Dam
Bob Crowder Detention Dam is a dam in La Paz, Arizona. The dam is owned by Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the Upper Bouse Wash near Bouse, Az.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 3,067 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 103 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,167 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 48 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 04/18/2006. That was over 19 years ago.
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Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | La Paz |
| Nearest City | Bouse, Az |
| River/Stream | Upper Bouse Wash |
| Coordinates | 33.47586, -113.71784 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,067 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,167 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,167 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 621 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 103 acres |
| Drainage Area | 48 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,767 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2006 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ20003 |
| Federal ID | AZ20003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |