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Cove Detention Dam, located in Solomon, Arizona, along the San Simon River, was completed in 1969 by the Bureau of Land Management to mitigate flood risks in the area. This gravity dam stands at a structural height of 24 feet and has a hydraulic height of 19 feet, providing crucial flood risk reduction for the surrounding community. With a storage capacity of 666.5 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 304.7 acre-feet, Cove Detention Dam plays a vital role in managing water flow during periods of heavy rainfall.
Despite its importance in flood control, Cove Detention Dam's condition assessment is rated as poor with a low hazard potential. The dam spans 1170 feet in length and covers a surface area of 55 acres, serving a drainage area of 7.5 square miles. The spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 3 feet. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, regular inspections are conducted every five years to ensure its structural integrity. Overall, Cove Detention Dam presents a moderate risk level (3) and serves as a crucial infrastructure for water resource management in Graham County, Arizona.
Year_Completed | 1969 |
River_Or_Stream | SAN SIMON RIVER |
Dam_Length | 1170 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Gravity |
Surface_Area | 55 |
Hydraulic_Height | 19 |
Drainage_Area | 7.5 |
Nid_Storage | 666.5 |
Structural_Height | 24 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Foundations | Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid_Height | 24 |
SAN FRANCISCO RIVER NEAR GLENWOOD | 14cfs |
GILA RIVER NEAR CLIFTON | 24cfs |
BONITA CREEK NEAR MORENCI | 2cfs |
FRYE CREEK NEAR THATCHER | 1cfs |
GILA RIVER AT DUNCAN | 0cfs |
GILA RIVER AT CALVA | 22cfs |
BLUE RIVER NEAR CLIFTON | 4cfs |