Florence Retarding

Pinal County, Arizona (near FLORENCE)

River/Stream: GILA RIVER - TR

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
21 ft
Dam Length
27,190 ft
Reservoir Storage
11,100 acre-ft
Year Completed
1965
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
2,300 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-02-20

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
AZ00027
State
Arizona (AZ)
Coordinates
33.03083, -111.35222
Age
61 years

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External Resources

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.