Phoenix Cement Dam #1 dam
Phoenix Cement Dam #1
Phoenix Cement Dam #1, located in Clarkdale, Arizona, was completed in 1989 and serves as a crucial infrastructure for flood risk reduction in the region. This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 33.5 feet and has a storage capacity of 35.6 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 27.9 acre-feet. The dam spans 544 feet in length and has a spillway width of 16 feet, ensuring effective water management during heavy rainfall seasons.
State-regulated and inspected by the Arizona Department of Water Resources, Phoenix Cement Dam #1 has been deemed to have a low hazard potential and a moderate risk level. Despite not being rated for its condition assessment, the dam meets regulatory guidelines and is equipped to handle emergency situations. The dam's location in Yavapai County, close to the Los Angeles District, makes it a critical piece of infrastructure for maintaining water resources and protecting the surrounding areas from flooding. Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the significance of Phoenix Cement Dam #1 in safeguarding against natural disasters and ensuring water sustainability 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 Phoenix Cement Dam #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Verde River Near Clarkdale | 60 cfs | → |
| Oak Creek Near Cornville | 24 cfs | → |
| Verde River Near Paulden | 16 cfs | → |
| Dry Beaver Creek Near Rimrock | · | → |
| Oak Creek Near Sedona | 29 cfs | → |
| Del Rio Springs Near Chino Valley | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Phoenix Cement Dam #1.
Boat launches
- Pheasant Road Cottonwood
- East Lagoon Loop Trail Cottonwood
- White Bridge Picnic Site And Boat Launch
- Clear Creek Fishing Site
- Coconino County
- Lynx Lake Marina & Store Boating Site
Campgrounds
- Dead Horse Ranch State Park
- Potato Patch
- Mingus Mountain
- Playground Group Campground
- Mingus Mountain Campground
- Potato Patch Campground
Fishing spots
- Mingus Lake Day Use / Fishing Site
- Prairie Lane Fishing Site
- Skidmore Day Use Fishing Site
- Black Canyon Fishing Site
- Bignotti Picnic Site
- Sheeps Crossing Fishing Site
Paddle runs
- White Bridge To Beasley Flat
- Headwaters In Sec 14, T19n, R5e To Confluence With Oak Creek
- Indian Gardens
- Wet Beaver Creek Wilderness Boundary To Private Land In Sec 32, T15n, R6e
- Prescott National Forest Boundary To North Edge Of Private Land In Sec 33, T17n, R3e, Near Clarkdale
- Sterling Springs Fish Hatchery To Private Land In Sec 5, T17n,R6e
Track Phoenix Cement Dam #1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Phoenix Cement Dam #1
Where does the data for Phoenix Cement Dam #1 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 Phoenix Cement Dam #1.