Creosote Detention Dam
Creosote Detention Dam is a gravity dam located in Graham County, Arizona, built in 1981. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Creosote Detention Dam
The primary purpose of Creosote Detention Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the San Simon River near Solomon, Arizona.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,507 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 379 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1981, the structure is 45 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 02/15/2012. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Graham |
| Nearest City | Solomon, Arizona |
| River/Stream | San Simon River |
| Coordinates | 32.70216, -109.57123 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,507 ft |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 379 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 379 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 466 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/15/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ20009 |
| Federal ID | AZ20009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |