Chino Valley North (Del Rio #3) dam
Chino Valley North (Del Rio #3)
Chino Valley North (Del Rio #3) is a privately owned dam located in Yavapai County, Arizona, specifically in the city of DEL RIO RANCH. This dam serves multiple purposes, including irrigation, fire protection, stock, small fish pond, and recreation. It is regulated by the ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES and has state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.
The dam is classified as an Earth dam with a height of 19 feet and a length of 985 feet, providing a storage capacity of 239.4 acre-feet. Its spillway type is uncontrolled, with a surface area of 25.2 acres. Despite having a low hazard potential, the dam's risk assessment is moderate, signaling a need for risk management measures. The last inspection date was in September 2012, with an inspection frequency of 5 years.
Located on the VERDE RIVER - TR, Chino Valley North (Del Rio #3) plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Enthusiasts interested in water infrastructure and climate resilience will find this dam's data and characteristics intriguing, highlighting the intersection of human intervention and natural resources in sustaining water availability for various uses in the area.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Chino Valley North (Del Rio #3) -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Del Rio Springs Near Chino Valley | 0 cfs | → |
| Williamson Valley Wash Near Paulden | · | → |
| Verde River Near Paulden | 16 cfs | → |
| Granite Creek Blw Watson Lake Nr Prescott | · | → |
| Granite Creek Near Prescott | 0 cfs | → |
| Granite Creek At Prescott | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chino Valley North (Del Rio #3).
Boat launches
- Granite Basin Boating Site
- Lynx Lake Marina & Store Boating Site
- Lynx Lake - South Shore Boat Ramp
- Pheasant Road Cottonwood
- East Lagoon Loop Trail Cottonwood
Campgrounds
- Yavapai
- Yavapai Campground
- Watson Lake Park
- Alto Pit Ohv Day Use/Campground
- Alto Pit
- Potato Patch Campground
Fishing spots
- Granite Basin Lake
- Mingus Lake Day Use / Fishing Site
- Lower Goldwater Lake
- Upper Goldwater Lake
- Prairie Lane Fishing Site
- Mclellan Reservoir
Track Chino Valley North (Del Rio #3) in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Chino Valley North (Del Rio #3)
Where does the data for Chino Valley North (Del Rio #3) come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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