Slack Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Located in Gila, Arizona, the Slack dam serves a vital purpose in flood risk reduction along the Pinto Creek - TR stream.


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Summary

Owned privately, but regulated by the Arizona Department of Water Resources, this rockfill dam stands at a height of 50 feet and stretches 587 feet in length. Completed in 1995, it has a normal storage capacity of 42 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 59 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 4 acres with a drainage area of 0.12 square miles.

Despite its low hazard potential, Slack Dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, and its condition has not been formally assessed. With a last inspection date in March 2014, the dam is subject to regular inspections every 5 years to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations. Equipped with an uncontrolled spillway and emergency action plan, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating potential flood risks in the region.

Supported by the Los Angeles District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Slack Dam stands as a testament to effective water management practices in Arizona. Its strategic location in Roosevelt Lake Estates highlights the importance of private-public partnerships in safeguarding communities and ecosystems from the impacts of extreme weather events and climate variability. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Slack Dam serves as a symbol of resilience and innovation in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Year Completed

1995

Dam Length

587

Dam Height

50

River Or Stream

PINTO CREEK - TR

Primary Dam Type

Rockfill

Surface Area

4

Drainage Area

0.12

Nid Storage

59

Structural Height

60

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Rock

Nid Height

60
       
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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. 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

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, 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.