Lake Patagonia

Santa Cruz County, Arizona (near RIO RICO, I-40 & RAILROAD)

River/Stream: SONOITA CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
157 ft
Dam Length
970 ft
Reservoir Storage
7,540 acre-ft
Year Completed
1968
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-03-13

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
AZ00029
State
Arizona (AZ)
Coordinates
31.49346, -110.86944
Age
58 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.