Woods Canyon dam
Woods Canyon
Located in Coconino, Arizona, Woods Canyon is a state-regulated dam with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. Built in 1956, this Earth dam stands at a height of 43 feet and has a storage capacity of 1232 acre-feet. The dam, situated on Woods Canyon Creek, covers a surface area of 51 acres and has a drainage area of 9.5 square miles.
Managed by the ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, Woods Canyon offers recreational opportunities in addition to its role in supporting fish and wildlife. With a spillway width of 100 feet and a maximum discharge of 2405 cubic feet per second, the dam has a low hazard potential and is inspected every 5 years. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, Woods Canyon serves as a crucial structure for water resource management in the region, providing both environmental and recreational benefits for the community.
Overall, Woods Canyon stands as a testament to sustainable water resource management in Arizona. With its moderate risk assessment and state-regulated status, the dam serves as a key component in maintaining the delicate balance of water supply and environmental conservation in the region. As a focal point for fish and wildlife conservation efforts, as well as a popular recreational spot, Woods Canyon exemplifies the intersection of human and environmental needs in a changing climate landscape.
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 Woods Canyon -- 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 | · | → |
| Tonto Creek Abv Gun Creek | 2 cfs | → |
| Cherry Creek Near Globe | 3 cfs | → |
| South Fork Parker Creek Near Roosevelt | 0 cfs | → |
| Cibecue Creek Near Chysotile | 3 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Woods Canyon.
Campgrounds
- Spillway Campground
- Spillway Group Campground
- Woods Canyon Group Campground
- Aspen Campground
- Crook
- Crook Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- One Mile Below Woods Canyon Lake Dam (Woods Canyon) To Confluence With Chevelon Canyon
- Confluence Of Woods Canyon And Chevelon Creek To South End Of Chevelon Lake
- Christopher Creek
- Canyon Creek Springs To Fort Apache Indian Reservation Boundary
More reservoirs
Track Woods Canyon in the Snoflo app
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About Woods Canyon
Where does the data for Woods Canyon 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 Low 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 Woods Canyon.