Wheatfields

Apache County, Arizona (near Chinle)

River/Stream: Wheatfields Creek -OS

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
64 ft
Dam Length
1,600 ft
Reservoir Storage
5,188 acre-ft
Year Completed
1963
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
474 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2024-06-25

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AZ10306
State
Arizona (AZ)
Coordinates
36.20530, -109.09900
Age
63 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.