Woodland dam
Woodland
Woodland, also known as Woodland Reservoir, is a private-owned water structure located in Navajo County, Arizona, specifically in the city of Pinetop & Lakeside. Built in 1914 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam on Walnut Creek serves primarily for irrigation purposes, but also offers recreational opportunities. With a height of 18 feet and a length of 1453 feet, Woodland has a storage capacity of 155 acre-feet and covers an area of 18 acres, drawing water from a drainage area of 5.3 square miles.
Managed by the Arizona Department of Water Resources, Woodland holds a high hazard potential due to its location and the volume of water it can store. Despite this, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 deemed it to be satisfactory, with regular inspections and a well-maintained spillway. The risk assessment for Woodland is considered moderate, with measures in place to manage potential hazards. The dam's emergency action plan status and inundation maps are currently not updated, highlighting the need for ongoing risk management and preparedness efforts.
Woodland's contribution to water resource management in the region is significant, providing essential irrigation water for agricultural activities while also offering opportunities for recreational use. With its historical significance dating back over a century, Woodland stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water infrastructure in the face of changing climate conditions. As climate and water resource enthusiasts, the data on Woodland serves as a reminder of the critical role that dams play in supporting communities and ecosystems, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and maintenance to ensure their safety and reliability in the long term.
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 Woodland -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Show Low Creek Near Lakeside | · | → |
| Carrizo Creek Near Show Low | 1 cfs | → |
| East Fork White River Near Fort Apache | 7 cfs | → |
| Little Colorado River At Greer | 1 cfs | → |
| Filler Ditch At Greer | 1 cfs | → |
| White River Near Fort Apache | 21 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Woodland.
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Fools Hollow Lake
- Concho Lake
- Lee Valley Reservoir
- Bunch Reservoir
- River Reservoir South Fishing Site
- Crescent Lake Point Area Fishing Site
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In Mount Baldy Wilderness To Wilderness Boundary
- West Fork Little Colorado River
- Headwaters In Mount Baldy Wilderness To 0.1 Miles Above Upper Fish Barrier
- Forest Boundary To 0.15 Miles Below Forest Road 116
- 0.1 Miles Below Lower Fish Barrier To 1/2 Mile Above West Fork Dispersed Campground
- South Fork Little Colorado River
More reservoirs
Track Woodland in the Snoflo app
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About Woodland
Where does the data for Woodland 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 Woodland.