Sedona Effluent Reservoirs dam
Sedona Effluent Reservoirs
Sedona Effluent Reservoirs, located in Cornville, Arizona, are a crucial water resource managed by the local government. Built in 1995, these earth dams stand at 8 feet high and have a storage capacity of 440.3 acre-feet, serving as a reservoir for treated wastewater. The reservoirs have a low hazard potential and are regulated by the Arizona Department of Water Resources, ensuring they meet state inspection, enforcement, and permitting requirements.
The primary purpose of Sedona Effluent Reservoirs is "Other," indicating their role in water management beyond traditional uses. The reservoirs are situated on Spring Creek and have a surface area of 25 acres, with a drainage area of 0.1 square miles. The spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 5 feet, and the risk assessment deems them to have a moderate risk level. While the condition assessment is not rated, the reservoirs are inspected every five years to ensure their safety and functionality.
With their strategic location and capacity to store treated wastewater, Sedona Effluent Reservoirs play a vital role in water resource management in Yavapai County, Arizona. As climate change impacts water availability, these reservoirs serve as a sustainable solution for recycling water and supporting the region's water needs. Managed with oversight from the state regulatory agency and meeting state requirements, these reservoirs exemplify responsible water management practices in the face of evolving climate challenges.
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 Sedona Effluent Reservoirs -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Creek Near Cornville | 25 cfs | → |
| Oak Creek Near Sedona | 27 cfs | → |
| Verde River Near Clarkdale | 57 cfs | → |
| Dry Beaver Creek Near Rimrock | · | → |
| Wet Beaver Creek Near Rimrock | 8 cfs | → |
| West Clear Creek Near Camp Verde | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Sedona Effluent Reservoirs.
Boat launches
- East Lagoon Loop Trail Cottonwood
- Pheasant Road Cottonwood
- White Bridge Picnic Site And Boat Launch
- Coconino County
- Clear Creek Fishing Site
- Beasley Flat Picnic Site
Campgrounds
- Coconino National Forest
- Crescent Moon Cabin
- Chavez Crossing Group Campground
- Dead Horse Ranch State Park
- Manzanita Campground
- Manzanita
Fishing spots
- Oak Creek
- Skidmore Day Use Fishing Site
- Prairie Lane Fishing Site
- Black Canyon Fishing Site
- Bignotti Picnic Site
- Sheeps Crossing Fishing Site
Paddle runs
- Indian Gardens
- Headwaters In Sec 14, T19n, R5e To Confluence With Oak Creek
- Sterling Springs Fish Hatchery To Private Land In Sec 5, T17n,R6e
- Wet Beaver Creek Wilderness Boundary To Private Land In Sec 32, T15n, R6e
- White Bridge To Beasley Flat
- Clear Creek Wilderness Boundary To Dispersed Camping Area At Clear Creek Campground
Track Sedona Effluent Reservoirs 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 Sedona Effluent Reservoirs
Where does the data for Sedona Effluent Reservoirs 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 Sedona Effluent Reservoirs.