Cc Cragin dam
Cc Cragin
Cc Cragin, also known as Blue Ridge Reservoir, is a captivating water resource nestled in the Coconino County of Arizona. This federal-owned reservoir, managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, was completed in 1964 and stands as a concrete dam standing at a height of 170 feet. This hydroelectric structure boasts a storage capacity of 19,500 acre-feet and serves as a vital water source for the surrounding area.
Located in Kinder Crossing along East Clear Creek, Cc Cragin spans 492 feet in length and covers a surface area of 344 acres. With a maximum discharge of 7,500 cubic feet per second, this reservoir plays a crucial role in flood control and water management for the region. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has yet to undergo a condition assessment, making it a subject of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts.
As a key piece of infrastructure in the region, Cc Cragin serves as a testament to the ingenuity of dam engineering and the importance of water resource management. With its scenic location and significant impact on the surrounding ecosystem, this reservoir continues to be a focal point for discussions on sustainability, risk management, and the intersection of water resources with climate change.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Cc Cragin -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Verde R Div From East Clear Cr Nr Pine | 5 cfs | → |
| Chevelon Fork Below Wildcat Canyon | · | → |
| Wet Beaver Creek Near Rimrock | 8 cfs | → |
| West Clear Creek Near Camp Verde | 15 cfs | → |
| East Verde River Near Childs | 0 cfs | → |
| Jacks Canyon Cr Nr Winslow | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Cc Cragin.
Campgrounds
- Rock Crossing
- Rock Crossing Campground
- Blue Ridge
- Blue Ridge Campground
- Moqui Group Campground
- Clints Well
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Crossing Of Forest Road 96 To Coconino National Forest Boundary
- Below Flow Structure In Sec 16, T12n,R11e To Confluence With Clear Creek
- Below The Dam At Knoll Lake To Confluence With East Clear Creek
- Headwaters In Sec 14, T13n, R9e To Clear Creek Wilderness Boundary
- 1/4 Mile Below Wiggins Crossing To Confluence With Clear Creek
- Christopher Creek
Track Cc Cragin in the Snoflo app
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About Cc Cragin
Where does the data for Cc Cragin come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Cc Cragin.