Davis Bor Dam

Davis Bor Dam Quick Facts

Location: Mohave, Arizona
Coordinates: 35.1959, -114.57
River: Colorado River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1952
Dam Height: 200 ft (61 m)
Dam Length: 1,600 ft (488 m)
Dam Capacity: 1,592,300 acre-ft (1,964,070 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available
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Davis Bor Dam Information

Davis Bor Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 4 miles from Bullhead City, Mohave, Arizona.

The dam, which is on the Colorado River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by US Bureau of Reclamation and commissioned in 1952 and is currently owned by US Bureau of Reclamation.

Davis Bor Dam Structure

The Davis Bor Dam is approximately 1,600 feet (488 m) long, 200 feet (61 m) high and has a structural volume of 3,642,000 cubic yards (2,784,509 cubic metres).

Davis Bor Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 1,592,300 acre-ft (1,964,070 Ml) and maximum capacity of 1,592,300 acre-ft (1,964,070 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 28,200 acres (11,412 ha) and the total catchment area is 923 square miles (2,391 square kilometres).

Davis Bor Dam Spillway

The dam has a 150 feet (46 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 216000 cubic feet per second (6116 cubic metres per second).

Davis Bor Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Davis Bor Dam
Mohave, Arizona
Height (ft)
200
Length (Ft)
1,600
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
1,592,300
Drainage Area (sq miles)
923
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

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Davis Bor Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Davis Bor Dam?

Davis Bor Dam is in Arizona.

In which county is the Davis Bor Dam?

Davis Bor Dam is in Mohave County.

How high is the Davis Bor Dam?

Davis Bor Dam is 200 feet high.

How long is the Davis Bor Dam?

Davis Bor Dam is 1,600 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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