Kinnikinick dam
Kinnikinick
Kinnikinick is a state-regulated earth dam located in Coconino, Arizona, along the Little Colorado River. Built in 1956, this dam serves as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, providing essential habitat for local wildlife and promoting recreational activities in the area. With a height of 13 feet and a storage capacity of 3,124 acre-feet, Kinnikinick offers a surface area of 145 acres and a maximum discharge of 600 cubic feet per second.
Despite being classified as a low hazard potential structure, Kinnikinick undergoes regular inspections by the Arizona Department of Water Resources to ensure its safety and functionality. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 80 feet, and it is designed to withstand moderate risks according to a recent assessment. Located in the beautiful surroundings of Two Guns, this dam serves as a vital resource for water management and conservation efforts in the region, highlighting the importance of sustainable practices in the face of changing climate patterns.
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 Kinnikinick -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Beaver Creek Near Rimrock | 8 cfs | → |
| Oak Creek Near Sedona | 27 cfs | → |
| Jacks Canyon Cr Nr Winslow | · | → |
| Dry Beaver Creek Near Rimrock | · | → |
| East Verde R Div From East Clear Cr Nr Pine | 6 cfs | → |
| West Clear Creek Near Camp Verde | 15 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Kinnikinick.
Campgrounds
- Kinnikinick Lake Campground
- Kinnikinick
- Soldier / Long Lakes
- Long Lake Dispersed Camping
- Forked Pine
- Ashurst Lake
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In Sec 16, T15n, R8e To Wet Beaver Creek Wilderness Boundary
- Indian Gardens
- Crossing Of Forest Road 96 To Coconino National Forest Boundary
- 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
- Headwaters In Sec 14, T13n, R9e To Clear Creek Wilderness Boundary
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Track Kinnikinick in the Snoflo app
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About Kinnikinick
Where does the data for Kinnikinick 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.
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