The Upper Gila Valley Site No.
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12 Dam, also known as the Kartchner Canyon Floodwater Retarding Structure, is a key flood risk reduction infrastructure located in Grant, New Mexico. Built in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 30 feet and has a structural height of 41 feet, with a storage capacity of 118.8 acre-feet. The dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction and debris control along the Kartchner Canyon stream.
Despite its important role in mitigating flood risks, the Upper Gila Valley Site No. 12 Dam is facing challenges in terms of its condition assessment, which was rated as poor during the last inspection in May 2018. With a high hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, there is a pressing need for improved risk management measures and potentially an emergency action plan. The dam's location in an unincorporated community southeast of the structure underscores the importance of ensuring its safety and effectiveness for both local residents and the surrounding environment.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
327 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
KARTCHNER CANYON |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
10 |
Hydraulic Height |
29 |
Drainage Area |
1.2 |
Nid Storage |
118.8 |
Structural Height |
41 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
41 |
Gila River Near Gila
|
105cfs |
Mogollon Creek Near Cliff
|
4cfs |
Gila River Near Redrock
|
74cfs |
San Francisco River Near Glenwood
|
26cfs |
Gila River Below Blue Creek
|
61cfs |
Gila River At Duncan
|
51cfs |