One Eleven Detention Dam dam
One Eleven Detention Dam
One Eleven Detention Dam, located in Solomon, Arizona, along the San Simon River, is a gravity dam primarily designed for flood risk reduction. Built in 1968 by the Bureau of Land Management, this federal structure stands 37 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 34 feet and a length of 850 feet. It has a storage capacity of 657.9 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 448.5 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 42.4 acres and serving a drainage area of 14.8 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam has not been inspected since July 2009. However, it has an inspection frequency of 5 years and appears to be well-maintained by the Bureau of Land Management. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 24 feet, capable of handling a maximum discharge of 1488 cubic feet per second. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, there is a need for updated emergency action plans and risk management measures to ensure the safety and functionality of this essential water resource infrastructure.
Overall, One Eleven Detention Dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding areas from flood risks, showcasing a successful collaboration between federal agencies and the local community. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it is crucial to prioritize the maintenance and inspection of such structures to mitigate potential hazards and ensure the sustainable management of water infrastructure for future generations.
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 One Eleven Detention Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Gila River At Head Of Safford Valley | 22 cfs | → |
| Bonita Creek Near Morenci | 2 cfs | → |
| Gila River Near Clifton | 15 cfs | → |
| Gila River At Duncan | 12 cfs | → |
| Frye Creek Near Thatcher | 1 cfs | → |
| Eagle Creek Above Pumping Plant | 37 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near One Eleven Detention Dam.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Hackel Road Dispersed
- Riverview
- Riverview Campground
- Hot Well Dunes
- Hot Well Dunes Campground
- Roper Lake State Park
Track One Eleven Detention Dam in the Snoflo app
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About One Eleven Detention Dam
Where does the data for One Eleven 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 One Eleven Detention Dam.