Paulden Tank #2 dam
Paulden Tank #2
Paulden Tank #2 in Yavapai, Arizona, is a privately owned Earth dam built in 1961 with a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond. The dam stands at a height of 11.1 feet and has a storage capacity of 112.1 acre-feet. Located on Big Chino Wash - TR, the tank covers a surface area of 30.3 acres and is regulated by the Arizona Department of Water Resources. While the hazard potential is rated as low, the risk assessment indicates a high risk level (2), highlighting the importance of proper management and maintenance.
Despite not having a spillway, this structure has been inspected every five years, with the last inspection conducted in October 2012. The condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," and there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place. The risk management measures and inundation maps are also not prepared, emphasizing the need for proactive planning and response strategies in the case of emergencies. With Congressman Paul A. Gosar representing the area, water resource and climate enthusiasts can monitor the conservation efforts and potential impacts on this essential Fish and Wildlife Pond in Paulden, Arizona.
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 Paulden Tank #2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Del Rio Springs Near Chino Valley | 0 cfs | → |
| Verde River Near Paulden | 16 cfs | → |
| Williamson Valley Wash Near Paulden | · | → |
| Granite Creek Blw Watson Lake Nr Prescott | · | → |
| Verde River Near Clarkdale | 60 cfs | → |
| Granite Creek Near Prescott | 0 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Paulden Tank #2.
Boat launches
- Granite Basin Boating Site
- Lynx Lake Marina & Store Boating Site
- Lynx Lake - South Shore Boat Ramp
- Pheasant Road Cottonwood
- East Lagoon Loop Trail Cottonwood
- Coconino County
Campgrounds
- Yavapai
- Yavapai Campground
- Watson Lake Park
- Alto Pit Ohv Day Use/Campground
- Alto Pit
- Potato Patch Campground
Fishing spots
- Granite Basin Lake
- Mingus Lake Day Use / Fishing Site
- Mclellan Reservoir
- Perkins Tank
- Lower Goldwater Lake
- Upper Goldwater Lake
Track Paulden Tank #2 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 Paulden Tank #2
Where does the data for Paulden Tank #2 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 Paulden Tank #2.