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CASANDRO WASH

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Rock Dam Casandro Wash
April 22, 2025


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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
       

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