Scholz Dam
Scholz Dam is an earth dam located in Coconino County, Arizona, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Scholz Dam
The primary purpose of Scholz 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 Tributary Of Sycamore Creek near Clarkdale.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 51 square miles. Completed in 1954, 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 07/31/2017.
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Location
| State | Arizona |
| County | Coconino |
| Nearest City | Clarkdale |
| River/Stream | Tributary Of Sycamore Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.19350, -112.00820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 51 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,680 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 | 07/31/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | AZ82404 |
| Federal ID | AZ82404 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |