Headgate Rock

La Paz County, Arizona (near Parker)

River/Stream: Colorado River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
70 ft
Dam Length
1,975 ft
Reservoir Storage
29,485 acre-ft
Year Completed
1941
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
140,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-11-30

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
AZ10437
State
Arizona (AZ)
Coordinates
34.16850, -114.27730
Age
85 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.