Mineral Park Flood Control Basin Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Located in Mohave County, Arizona, the Mineral Park Flood Control Basin serves as a critical infrastructure for flood risk reduction along the Mineral Park Wash.
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Summary
Completed in 1995, this private-owned Earth dam stands at a height of 43 feet and stretches 350 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 66 acre-feet for floodwaters. With a surface area of 3.3 acres and a drainage area of 0.36 square miles, the basin is equipped with an uncontrolled spillway measuring 50 feet wide.
Managed and regulated by the Arizona Department of Water Resources, the Mineral Park Flood Control Basin plays a vital role in mitigating flood hazards in the region while maintaining a low hazard potential. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has not been formally rated for its condition assessment, emphasizing the need for regular inspections and risk management measures to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood control. With its primary purpose focused on flood risk reduction, this basin serves as a crucial component of the local water resource and climate resilience strategies in the area.
As a key structure in the flood control infrastructure of Santa Claus, Arizona, the Mineral Park Flood Control Basin stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between private ownership and state regulation in safeguarding communities against flood events. With a history of successful flood risk reduction and a dedication to regular inspections and maintenance, this basin exemplifies the importance of proactive measures in water resource management to address the challenges posed by climate variability and extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1995 |
Dam Length |
350 |
Dam Height |
43 |
River Or Stream |
MINERAL PARK WASH |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3.3 |
Drainage Area |
0.36 |
Nid Storage |
66 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
43 |
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Dam Data Reference
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.
Area Campgrounds
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Windy Point
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Windy Point Recreation Site
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Packsaddle
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Packsaddle Recreation Site
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Mineral Park Flood Control Basin