Horseshoe Dam

Maricopa County, Arizona (near FORT MCDOWELL)

River/Stream: VERDE RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
202 ft
Dam Length
1,140 ft
Reservoir Storage
214,372 acre-ft
Year Completed
1946
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
156,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2021-05-26

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

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
AZ10310
State
Arizona (AZ)
Coordinates
33.98370, -111.71120
Age
80 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.