Adobe Dam

Adobe Dam Quick Facts

Location: Maricopa, Arizona
Coordinates: 33.675, -112.16028
River: Skunk Creek/New River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1982
Dam Height: 65 ft (20 m)
Dam Length: 11,220 ft (3,420 m)
Dam Capacity: 61,000 acre-ft (75,242 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Adobe Dam Information

Adobe Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 5 miles from Glendale & Sun City, Maricopa, Arizona.

The dam, which is on the Skunk Creek/New River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1982 and is currently owned by FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF MARICOPA COUNTY.

Adobe Dam Structure

The Adobe Dam is approximately 11,220 feet (3,420 m) long, 65 feet (20 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Adobe Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 0 acre-ft (0 Ml) and maximum capacity of 61,000 acre-ft (75,242 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,320 acres (534 ha) and the total catchment area is 90 square miles (232 square kilometres).

Adobe Dam Spillway

The dam has a 36 feet (11 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 12000 cubic feet per second (340 cubic metres per second).

Adobe Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Adobe Dam
Maricopa, Arizona
Height (ft)
65
Length (Ft)
11,220
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
61,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
90
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Adobe Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Adobe Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 19:31
Sunrise 06:52
Sunset 17:31
Temperature (°F) 59
Feels Like (°F) 56
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1015
Humidity (%) 22
Wind Speed (mph) 17
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Adobe Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 58 67 61 1012 19 21 27 NNE 0 - clear sky
Thu 52 67 58 1019 17 15 22 N 0 - clear sky
Fri 55 67 59 1018 17 4 6 ENE 0 - clear sky
Sat 57 71 64 1015 13 4 5 NE 0 - clear sky
Sun 62 75 68 1015 13 4 5 ESE 0 - broken clouds
Mon 65 76 70 1016 13 4 6 NE 0 - clear sky
Tue 66 78 71 1011 13 13 16 W 0 - few clouds
Wed 60 76 68 1018 14 10 16 NNE 0 - clear sky

Adobe Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Adobe Dam?

Adobe Dam is in Arizona.

In which county is the Adobe Dam?

Adobe Dam is in Maricopa County.

How high is the Adobe Dam?

Adobe Dam is 65 feet high.

How long is the Adobe Dam?

Adobe Dam is 11,220 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

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. Investigations and studies are necessary.

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.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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