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SUNRIDGE CANYON (NO. 7)

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Soil Dam Verde River -Tr
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Sunridge Canyon (No. 7) is a privately owned dam located in Maricopa County, Arizona, specifically in the city of Fountain Hills. This structure was completed in 1972 and serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Verde River -TR. With a height of 44 feet and a length of 375 feet, Sunridge Canyon (No. 7) has a storage capacity of 233.6 acre-feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 10,950 cubic feet per second.

Managed by the Arizona Department of Water Resources, Sunridge Canyon (No. 7) is classified as a high hazard potential dam with a satisfactory condition assessment as of November 2017. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 160 feet. Despite its moderate risk assessment score of 3, the dam has not been modified in recent years and is subject to regular inspections to ensure its safety and effectiveness in flood management. Water resource and climate enthusiasts monitoring this area can appreciate the engineering behind Sunridge Canyon (No. 7) and its contribution to flood risk reduction along the Verde River.

Year_Completed 1972
Dam_Height 44
River_Or_Stream VERDE RIVER -TR
Dam_Length 375
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 9.2
Hydraulic_Height 44
Drainage_Area 1.6
Nid_Storage 233.6
Structural_Height 56
Hazard_Potential High
Foundations Soil
Nid_Height 56
       

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