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Casandro Wash, located in Maricopa County, Arizona, is a vital flood risk reduction structure managed by the local government of Wickenburg. Completed in 1996, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 41 feet and has a hydraulic height of 32 feet, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Casandro Wash river. With a storage capacity of 247 acre-feet and a spillway width of 80 feet, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential hazards and protecting the surrounding area from flooding.
Despite its high hazard potential, Casandro Wash has been assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of April 2018. Regular inspections by the Arizona Department of Water Resources ensure that the dam remains structurally sound and effective in its flood risk reduction efforts. The dam's location at S11, T7N, R5W, highlights its strategic position in safeguarding the community and surrounding areas from potential inundation events. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, Casandro Wash continues to be a crucial infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management of flood risk in the region.
Year_Completed | 1996 |
Dam_Height | 41 |
River_Or_Stream | CASANDRO WASH |
Dam_Length | 350 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 11 |
Hydraulic_Height | 32 |
Drainage_Area | 3 |
Nid_Storage | 247 |
Structural_Height | 47 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Foundations | Rock |
Nid_Height | 47 |
VERDE RIVER NEAR PAULDEN | 22cfs |
AGUA FRIA RIVER NEAR MAYER | 1cfs |
VERDE RIVER NEAR CLARKDALE | 67cfs |
AGUA FRIA RIVER NEAR HUMBOLDT | 4cfs |