Magma 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
23 ft
Dam Length
29,290 ft
Reservoir Storage
18,684 acre-ft
Year Completed
1964
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-01-24

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
AZ00083
State
Arizona (AZ)
Coordinates
33.12083, -111.38806
Age
62 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.