Pena Blanca

Santa Cruz County, Arizona (near I-19)

River/Stream: PENA BLANCA CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
78 ft
Dam Length
235 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,240 acre-ft
Year Completed
1958
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
7,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2024-03-12

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AZ00028
State
Arizona (AZ)
Coordinates
31.40917, -111.08500
Age
68 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.