Alpine Sanitary is a privately owned offstream dam located in Apache County, Arizona.
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Built in 1980, this earth dam stands at a height of 9 feet with a length of 2414 feet, providing a storage capacity of 142.4 acre-feet and covering a surface area of 17.5 acres. While primarily serving purposes like fire protection and stock maintenance, it also supports other functions such as small fish ponds.
Managed and regulated by the Arizona Department of Water Resources, Alpine Sanitary has a significant hazard potential but is currently assessed as being in satisfactory condition. Regular inspections are conducted, with the last one taking place in June 2019, and the dam has an inspection frequency of 3 years. Despite its high risk assessment level, appropriate risk management measures are in place to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure in case of emergencies. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Alpine Sanitary is a fascinating site that showcases the intersection of human infrastructure with natural ecosystems in the arid landscapes of Arizona.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
2414 |
Dam Height |
9 |
River Or Stream |
OFFSTREAM |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
17.5 |
Nid Storage |
142.4 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
9 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Luna Lake Group Campground
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Luna Lake Campground
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Luna Lake
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Alpine Divide Campground
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Alpine Divide
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Head of the Ditch Campground
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Confluence With Castle Creek To Confluence With Dry Blue Creek
Us Highway 191 To 1.1 Miles Downstream
1.1 Miles Downstream From Us 191 To Confluence Wit Castle Creek
1/4 Mile Above Diamond Rock Campground To Confluence With West Fork Black River
Confluence With Coyote Creek To 1/4 Mile Above Diamond Rock Campground
Confluence With Boneyard Creek To Confluence With Coyote Creek