Billingsley Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Lee Indian Farms
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Billingsley Dam, located in Graham, Arizona, along the Billingsley Wash, is a privately owned structure primarily used for irrigation purposes.
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Summary
The dam is regulated by the Arizona Department of Water Resources and is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Although specific details about the dam's dimensions and capacity are not provided in the data, it is noted to have a high hazard potential, indicating the potential risk associated with its failure.
Despite lacking specific information on its construction and storage capacity, Billingsley Dam is an essential component of the local water resource management system. Its presence ensures the availability of water for irrigation purposes in the region. The dam's location in a high-risk area underscores the importance of constant monitoring and maintenance to prevent any potential hazards to the surrounding communities and environment.
With a high hazard potential and a lack of detailed assessment on its condition, Billingsley Dam serves as a reminder of the critical role of infrastructure in water resource management. Climate enthusiasts and water resource experts alike would find interest in the complexities of managing and maintaining such structures in the face of changing environmental conditions. It highlights the ongoing challenges in balancing water needs for irrigation with the safety and sustainability of dam structures in the region.
River Or Stream |
BILLINGSLEY WASH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hazard Potential |
High |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Billingsley Dam