Completed in 1945, this earth dam stands at a height of 18 feet with a length of 466 feet, providing a storage capacity of 899 acre-feet and a surface area of 104 acres. The primary purpose of Eagar-Slade is to support fire protection, stock, small fish, irrigation, and fish and wildlife activities in the area.
With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, Eagar-Slade has not been assigned a DSAC date and has not been assessed for condition. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and outlet gates, with a maximum discharge capacity of 736 cubic feet per second. While last inspected in July 2011 with a scheduled inspection frequency of 5 years, the dam's emergency action plan status, inundation maps preparation, and risk management measures remain unspecified. Despite these gaps, Eagar-Slade stands as a critical water resource structure in Apache County, Arizona, serving as a valuable habitat for wildlife and supporting various water-related activities in the region.
Year Completed |
1945 |
Dam Length |
466 |
Dam Height |
18 |
River Or Stream |
WATER CANYON CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
104 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Drainage Area |
3 |
Nid Storage |
899 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
18 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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South Fork Campground
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Benny Creek
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Benny Creek Campground
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Rolfe C. Hoyer
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Rolfe C. Hoyer Campground
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Winn Campground
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South Fork Little Colorado River
State Highway 261 To 1/2 Mile Above Crosby Crossing
1/2 Mile Below Crosby Crossing To Confluence With Boneyard Creek
1/2 Mile Above Crosby Crossing To 1/2 Mile Below Crosby Crossing
Confluence With Boneyard Creek To Confluence With Coyote Creek
Headwaters To Confluence With West Fork Black River