Tom Tank dam
Tom Tank
Tom Tank, located in Coconino, Arizona, is a privately owned earth dam primarily used for fire protection, stock, and as a small fish pond. Managed by the Arizona Department of Water Resources, this dam on Red Lake Wash has a height of 14 feet and a storage capacity of 83.5 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, its moderate risk assessment indicates a need for risk management measures.
With a spillway width of 20 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type, Tom Tank has a surface area of 17.8 acres and stands at a structural height of 14 feet. While it has not been inspected since April 2012, its inspection frequency is set at 5 years. The dam's location, at S30, T25N, R2E, makes it an essential resource for water supply and climate regulation in the region, contributing to the conservation of the surrounding environment and wildlife.
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 Tom Tank -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado River Near Grand Canyon | 7,220 cfs | → |
| Verde River Near Paulden | 16 cfs | → |
| Little Colorado River Near Cameron | · | → |
| Verde River Near Clarkdale | 58 cfs | → |
| Del Rio Springs Near Chino Valley | 0 cfs | → |
| Williamson Valley Wash Near Paulden | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tom Tank.
Campgrounds
- Kaibab Lake Campground
- Kaibab Lake
- Kaibab Lake Campground And Group Areas
- Spring Valley Cabin
- Dogtown Lake
- Dogtown Lake Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Parsons Spring To Confluence Of The Verde River
- Begins 1 Mile Below The Redwall In Both Of The Main Arms To Confluence With The Colorado River
- Begins 2.3 Miles Upstream From Confluence With Colorado River To Confluence With The Colorado River
- The Base Of The Redwall To Confluence With The Colorado River
- Hermit Spring (Dripping Spring) To Confluence With The Colorado River
More reservoirs
Track Tom Tank in the Snoflo app
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About Tom Tank
Where does the data for Tom Tank 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 Tom Tank.