Chevelon Canyon dam
Chevelon Canyon
Chevelon Canyon is a captivating water resource located in Coconino County, Arizona, specifically in the city of Winslow. This state-regulated dam, managed by the Arizona Department of Water Resources, was completed in 1966 and serves as a vital Fish and Wildlife Pond for the region. The dam stands at a height of 84 feet and has a storage capacity of 8,542 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 7,000 acre-feet.
The primary purpose of Chevelon Canyon is to support fish and wildlife habitats, as well as recreational activities in the area. With a surface area of 200 acres and a drainage area of 88 square miles, this rockfill dam on Chevelon Creek provides important water resources for the local ecosystem. Despite having a low hazard potential, the risk assessment for the dam is moderate (3), indicating a need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its safety and integrity.
Overall, Chevelon Canyon is a significant water resource in Arizona, contributing to the conservation of fish and wildlife populations while also offering opportunities for outdoor recreation. With its impressive dam structure and storage capacity, this site plays a crucial role in water management and ecosystem preservation in the region. Climate and water enthusiasts alike can appreciate the importance of Chevelon Canyon in maintaining ecological balance and supporting diverse aquatic life in the area.
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 Chevelon Canyon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chevelon Fork Below Wildcat Canyon | · | → |
| East Verde R Div From East Clear Cr Nr Pine | 5 cfs | → |
| Jacks Canyon Cr Nr Winslow | · | → |
| Little Colorado River Near Winslow | 3 cfs | → |
| Little Colorado River Near Joseph City | 2,700 cfs | → |
| Tonto Creek Abv Gun Creek | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chevelon Canyon.
Campgrounds
- Chevelon Canyon Lake Campground
- Chevelon Canyon Lake
- Chevelon Crossing Campground
- Chevelon Crossing
- Fr 237 Camping Area
- Fr 169 Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 1/4 Mile Below Chevelon Lake Dam To 0.1 Miles Above Diversion At Durfee Crossing
- 0.1 Miles Above Diversion At Durfee Crossing To 1/4 Mile Below Forest Road 504 Crossing
- 1/4 Mile Below Forest Road 504 Crossing To Forest Boundary In Section 1, T14n, R15e, Gila And Salt River Meridian
- 1/4 Mile Below Wiggins Crossing To Confluence With Clear Creek
- Confluence Of Woods Canyon And Chevelon Creek To South End Of Chevelon Lake
- One Mile Below Woods Canyon Lake Dam (Woods Canyon) To Confluence With Chevelon Canyon
Track Chevelon Canyon in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Chevelon Canyon
Where does the data for Chevelon 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 Chevelon Canyon.