Bartlett Dam

Bartlett Dam Quick Facts

Location: Maricopa, Arizona
Coordinates: 33.8181, -111.6317
River: Verde River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Buttress Arch Concrete
Commissioned: 1938
Dam Height: 309 ft (94 m)
Dam Length: 1,130 ft (344 m)
Dam Capacity: 41,141 acre-ft (50,747 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available
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Bartlett Dam Information

Bartlett Dam is a buttress arch concrete dam located about 33 miles from Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona.

The dam, which is on the Verde River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by US Bureau of Reclamation and commissioned in 1938 and is currently owned by US Bureau of Reclamation.

Bartlett Dam Structure

The Bartlett Dam is approximately 1,130 feet (344 m) long, 309 feet (94 m) high and has a structural volume of 182,000 cubic yards (139,149 cubic metres).

Bartlett Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 178,000 acre-ft (219,559 Ml) and maximum capacity of 41,141 acre-ft (50,747 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 3,519 acres (1,424 ha) and the total catchment area is 5,815 square miles (15,061 square kilometres).

Bartlett Dam Spillway

The dam has a 170 feet (52 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 175000 cubic feet per second (4955 cubic metres per second).

Bartlett Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Bartlett Dam
Maricopa, Arizona
Height (ft)
309
Length (Ft)
1,130
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
41,141
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,815
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

Bartlett Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Bartlett Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 20:58
Sunrise 06:31
Sunset 17:52
Temperature (°F) 78
Feels Like (°F) 77
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1013
Humidity (%) 30
Wind Speed (mph) 7
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Bartlett 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 68 89 84 1014 16 11 12 SSW 0 - clear sky
Wed 67 89 84 1013 16 18 26 SSW 0 - clear sky
Thu 66 83 80 1009 24 16 20 SSW 0 - clear sky
Fri 54 68 58 1008 68 26 32 WSW 100 6 moderate rain
Sat 52 67 60 1017 25 10 15 SW 0 - clear sky
Sun 53 75 67 1019 21 8 9 NE 0 - few clouds
Mon 60 84 77 1016 18 9 10 NNE 0 - clear sky
Tue 65 91 83 1015 11 10 9 NE 0 - clear sky

Bartlett Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Bartlett Dam?

Bartlett Dam is in Arizona.

In which county is the Bartlett Dam?

Bartlett Dam is in Maricopa County.

How high is the Bartlett Dam?

Bartlett Dam is 309 feet high.

How long is the Bartlett Dam?

Bartlett Dam is 1,130 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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