Christman Detention Dam dam
Christman Detention Dam
Christman Detention Dam, located in Mohave, Arizona, serves as a vital structure for debris control along the Hurricane Valley Tributary. Built in 1958 by the Bureau of Land Management, this gravity dam stands at a hydraulic height of 21 feet and a structural height of 26 feet, with a length of 1645 feet. The dam's primary purpose is to prevent debris from damaging downstream areas, with a normal storage capacity of 306 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 932 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure with a fair condition assessment, Christman Detention Dam is closely monitored, with inspections conducted every five years. The dam's spillway, of uncontrolled type, has a width of 3 feet and can handle a maximum storage of 361.62 acre-feet. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate (3), indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure its safety and effectiveness in protecting the surrounding areas from debris flow. The dam's role in safeguarding the region from potential hazards underscores its significance in water resource and climate management efforts.
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 Christman Detention Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Havasu Creek Abv Mouth Nr Supai | 64 cfs | → |
| Fort Pearce Wash Near St. George | · | → |
| Virgin R Abv The Narrows Nr Littlefield | 25 cfs | → |
| Virgin R At Littlefield | 61 cfs | → |
| Virgin River Near St. George | 33 cfs | → |
| Beaver Dam Wash At Beaver Dam | 7 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Christman Detention Dam.
Paddle runs
- Begins 0.5 Miles Upstream From The Confluence With The Colorado River To Confluence With The Colorado River
- Begins 0.5 Miles Upstream From The Confluence With The Colorado River C To Confluence With The Colorado River
- Headwaters Of The Northern Most Upper Drainage To Confluence With The Colorado River
- Begins 1.5 Miles Upstream From Confluence With The Colorado River To Confluence With The Colorado River
- Southern Boundary Of Grand Canyon National Park To Confluence With The Colorado River
- Virgin River
Track Christman Detention Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Christman Detention Dam
Where does the data for Christman 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 Christman Detention Dam.