Casandro Wash dam
Casandro Wash
Casandro Wash, located in Maricopa County, Arizona, is a vital flood risk reduction structure managed by the local government of Wickenburg. Completed in 1996, this Earth-type dam stands at a height of 41 feet and has a hydraulic height of 32 feet, serving the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Casandro Wash river. With a storage capacity of 247 acre-feet and a spillway width of 80 feet, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating potential hazards and protecting the surrounding area from flooding.
Despite its high hazard potential, Casandro Wash has been assessed to be in satisfactory condition as of April 2018. Regular inspections by the Arizona Department of Water Resources ensure that the dam remains structurally sound and effective in its flood risk reduction efforts. The dam's location at S11, T7N, R5W, highlights its strategic position in safeguarding the community and surrounding areas from potential inundation events. With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, Casandro Wash continues to be a crucial infrastructure for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the management of flood risk in the region.
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 Casandro Wash -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hassayampa River Near Morristown | · | → |
| Agua Fria River Near Rock Springs | 1 cfs | → |
| New River Near Rock Springs | · | → |
| Skunk Creek Near Phoenix | · | → |
| Santa Maria River Near Bagdad | 1 cfs | → |
| Hassayampa River Near Arlington | 46 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Casandro Wash.
Boat launches
- Castle Creek Road Peoria
- West Peninsula Road Peoria
- Lake Pleasant 10 Lane Boat Ramp
- North Ramp Road Peoria
Campgrounds
- Constellation Park
- Vulture Peak Rd - Box Wash Dispersed
- Cactus Rv
- Ghost Town Rd. Congress Dispersed
- Lake Pleasant
- Coyote Camp
Fishing spots
- Dead Horse Tank
- Lake Pleasant
- Horsethief Lake
- Horsethief Boating Site / Day Use Area
- North Canyon Creek
- Lower Goldwater Lake
Paddle runs
More reservoirs
Track Casandro Wash in the Snoflo app
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About Casandro Wash
Where does the data for Casandro Wash 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 Casandro Wash.