Creighton Detention Dam dam
Creighton Detention Dam
Creighton Detention Dam, located in Solomon, Arizona, was completed in 1956 and is owned by the state. Managed by the Arizona Department of Water Resources, this earth dam on Gold Gulch serves primarily for flood risk reduction. With a maximum storage capacity of 780 acre-feet and a normal storage capacity of 2970 acre-feet, the dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in Cochise County.
Constructed by the DOI BLM, this dam stands as a crucial infrastructure in safeguarding the region from potential flooding events. With a satisfactory condition assessment and significant hazard potential, the Creighton Detention Dam is subject to regular state inspection, regulation, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. As a part of the flood risk reduction strategy, the dam plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding areas from the impacts of extreme weather conditions and climate change.
Supported by state funding and regulatory agencies, the Creighton Detention Dam exemplifies the collaborative efforts in water resources management and climate resilience. With its strategic location and design, the dam not only serves as a flood risk reduction measure but also contributes to the overall water security and sustainability in Cochise, Arizona. Through continuous monitoring and management, this dam remains a key component in the region's adaptation and mitigation strategies to address the challenges posed by a changing climate.
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 Creighton Detention Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Frye Creek Near Thatcher | 1 cfs | → |
| Gila River At Head Of Safford Valley | 24 cfs | → |
| Gila River At Duncan | 12 cfs | → |
| Bonita Creek Near Morenci | 2 cfs | → |
| Gila River Near Clifton | 15 cfs | → |
| Gila River Below Blue Creek | 14 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Creighton Detention Dam.
Campgrounds
- Hot Well Dunes Campground
- Hot Well Dunes
- Stockton Pass
- Stockton Pass Campground
- Arcadia
- Upper Arcadia Group Site
Paddle runs
- Headwaters To Diversion Approximately 0.75 Mile From Coronado National Forest Boundary
- Headwaters To Confluence With Grant Creek
- Headwaters To Diversion For Cluff Ranch
- Gila River (Gila Box)
- Cima Creek - Headwaters To Wilderness Boundary
- Cower Cave Creek - Wilderness Boundary To Coronado National Forest Boundary (Near Portal)
Track Creighton Detention Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Creighton Detention Dam
Where does the data for Creighton Detention Dam 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 Significant 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 Creighton Detention Dam.