Short Creek Southside #2 is a privately owned earth dam located in Mohave, Arizona, designed by the USDA NRCS and completed in 1970 for irrigation purposes.
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This dam stands at a height of 35 feet, with a structural height of 60 feet and a hydraulic height of 33 feet, providing a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet for the Short Creek - TR stream. The dam's spillway is uncontrolled, with a width of 60 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 513 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the Arizona Department of Water Resources, Short Creek Southside #2 is subject to state regulations, inspections, and enforcement to ensure its safe operation. The dam is classified as having a significant hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition, as assessed in April 2017. Despite its moderate risk rating, the dam's risk management measures and emergency action plans are not detailed in the available data. With its location in a designated risk zone and the potential for significant consequences in the event of failure, ongoing monitoring and maintenance are crucial to safeguarding this crucial water resource for the surrounding area.
Year Completed |
1970 |
Dam Length |
850 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
SHORT CREEK - TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
33 |
Drainage Area |
0.4 |
Nid Storage |
110 |
Structural Height |
60 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
60 |