Hx Detention Dam dam
Hx Detention Dam
Hx Detention Dam, located in Solomon, Arizona, was completed in 1956 by the Bureau of Land Management as a flood risk reduction structure along the Gold Gulch river. The dam stands at a hydraulic height of 33 feet and spans 3600 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1660 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam has a moderate risk rating, indicating the need for ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its effectiveness in mitigating flood risks in the region.
Operated and funded by the Bureau of Land Management, Hx Detention Dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources in Graham County, Arizona. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and stone buttress core type contribute to its flood risk reduction capabilities, with a maximum discharge capacity of 3578 cubic feet per second. Although the dam has not been modified in recent years, its inspection frequency of 5 years ensures that any necessary repairs or upgrades are promptly addressed to maintain its functionality and safety for the surrounding community.
As a key piece of infrastructure in the region, Hx Detention Dam serves as a vital resource for protecting downstream areas from potential flooding events. With a surface area of 265 acres and a drainage area of 147 acres, the dam provides essential water storage and flood control services for the local ecosystem. Despite its remote location, the dam's strategic design and operational oversight by the Bureau of Land Management highlight the importance of proactive water resource management in mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events on the surrounding landscape.
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 Hx Detention Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Frye Creek Near Thatcher | 1 cfs | → |
| Gila River At Head Of Safford Valley | 26 cfs | → |
| Gila River At Duncan | 12 cfs | → |
| Bonita Creek Near Morenci | 2 cfs | → |
| Gila River Near Clifton | 15 cfs | → |
| Gila River Below Blue Creek | 16 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Hx Detention Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Hot Well Dunes Campground
- Hot Well Dunes
- Stockton Pass
- Stockton Pass Campground
- Upper Arcadia Group Site
- Arcadia
Track Hx Detention Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Hx Detention Dam
Where does the data for Hx Detention Dam 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Hx Detention Dam.