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Schoens is a rockfill dam located in Navajo, Arizona, along the Show Low Creek. Completed in 1988, this dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction, with a height of 118 feet and a length of 880 feet. It has a storage capacity of 62,000 acre-feet, with a normal storage of 6,000 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 55,000 cubic feet per second. The dam's spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a width of 110 feet.
Managed by the Arizona Department of Water Resources, Schoens has a high hazard potential but is in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in September 2017. The dam is inspected annually, with the last inspection conducted in September 2020. While it has not been modified in recent years, Schoens is equipped to handle moderate risks according to its risk assessment rating. The dam's location in Taylor, Arizona, makes it a crucial infrastructure for protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events.
With its impressive size and critical role in flood risk reduction, Schoens stands as a testament to Arizona's commitment to managing its water resources effectively. As climate change continues to impact water availability and precipitation patterns, dams like Schoens will play a crucial role in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the growing threats of extreme weather events. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering marvel that is Schoens and the vital function it serves in protecting the residents of Navajo County and beyond.
Year_Completed | 1988 |
Dam_Height | 118 |
River_Or_Stream | SHOW LOW CREEK |
Dam_Length | 880 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Rockfill |
Surface_Area | 900 |
Drainage_Area | 199.4 |
Nid_Storage | 62000 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Foundations | Rock |
Nid_Height | 118 |
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER NEAR JOSEPH CITY | 1820cfs |
SHOW LOW CREEK NEAR LAKESIDE | 0cfs |
BLACK RIVER BLW PUMPING PLANT | 26cfs |
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER AT HOLBROOK | 151cfs |
LITTLE COLORADO RIVER AT WOODRUFF | 0cfs |