River Reservoir #3

Apache County, Arizona (near SOUTH FORK)

River/Stream: LITTLE COLORADO RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
58 ft
Dam Length
1,212 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,195 acre-ft
Year Completed
1896
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
24,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-09-06

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AZ00007
State
Arizona (AZ)
Coordinates
34.03694, -109.43667
Age
130 years

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.