Vineyard Road dam
Vineyard Road
Vineyard Road is a vital earth dam located in Pinal County, Arizona, designed by the USDA NRCS to reduce flood risks along the Queen Creek. Completed in 1967, this local government-owned structure stands at a height of 16 feet and has a structural height of 27.5 feet, with a length of 37,900 feet. With a storage capacity of 5,045 acre-feet and a surface area of 840 acres, this dam plays a critical role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the Arizona Department of Water Resources, Vineyard Road dam is state-regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its functionality and safety. Despite its high hazard potential, the structure's condition assessment remains satisfactory, with the last inspection conducted in January 2020. With a moderate risk assessment rating, this dam serves as a key flood risk reduction measure in the area, protecting surrounding communities from potential inundation during extreme weather events.
As an essential infrastructure for water resource management, Vineyard Road dam continues to play a crucial role in safeguarding the region against flooding and ensuring the sustainable utilization of water resources. With its strategic location in the Williams Air Force Base area, this earth dam stands as a testament to effective collaboration between the USDA NRCS, local government agencies, and the Arizona Department of Water Resources in addressing climate-related challenges and enhancing water security in Pinal County, Arizona.
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 Vineyard Road -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Creek Below Whitlow Dam Nr Superior | 1 cfs | → |
| Salt River Blw Stewart Mountain Dam | 652 cfs | → |
| Verde River Near Scottsdale | 106 cfs | → |
| Florence-Casa Grande Canal | 176 cfs | → |
| Indian Bend Wash At Curry Road | · | → |
| Sycamore Creek Near Fort Mcdowell | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Vineyard Road.
Boat launches
- East Rolls Road Pinal County
- East Mission Bay Drive Gilbert
- Apache Trail Maricopa County
- Laguna Boat Ramp
- Rafter Take-Out Parking
- East Saguaro Del Norte Road Maricopa County
Campgrounds
- Goldfield Camp
- Lost Dutchman State Park
- Cholla Forest Primitive Group Camp
- Usery Mountain
- Regional Park - Usery Mt Ra
- Usery Park Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Lower Salt
- Boundary Of The Primary Jurisdiction Below Stewart Mountain Dam To Salt River Indian Reservation Boundary
- Salt River Indian Reservation Boundary To Immediately Above Granite Reef Dam Impoundment
- Telegraph Creek - Forest Road #4 To Confluence With Arnett Creek
- Arnett Creek - Forest Road #4 To Middle Of Sec 7,T2s, R12e
- Lower Verde
Track Vineyard Road 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 Vineyard Road
Where does the data for Vineyard Road 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 High 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 Vineyard Road.