Schoens Dam

Schoens Dam Quick Facts

Location: Navajo, Arizona
Coordinates: 34.41417, -110.10056
River: Show Low Creek River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Rockfill
Commissioned: 1988
Dam Height: 118 ft (36 m)
Dam Length: 880 ft (268 m)
Dam Capacity: 62,000 acre-ft (76,476 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Schoens Dam Information

Schoens Dam is a rockfill dam located about 6 miles from Taylor, Navajo, Arizona.

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

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1988 and is currently owned by NAVAJO COUNTY.

Schoens Dam Structure

The Schoens Dam is approximately 880 feet (268 m) long, 118 feet (36 m) high and has a structural volume of 488,300 cubic yards (373,332 cubic metres).

Schoens Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 6,000 acre-ft (7,401 Ml) and maximum capacity of 62,000 acre-ft (76,476 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 900 acres (364 ha) and the total catchment area is 199 square miles (516 square kilometres).

Schoens Dam Spillway

The dam has a 110 feet (34 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 55000 cubic feet per second (1557 cubic metres per second).

Schoens Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Schoens Dam
Navajo, Arizona
Height (ft)
118
Length (Ft)
880
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
62,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
199
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

Schoens Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Schoens Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 19:08
Sunrise 07:24
Sunset 17:38
Temperature (°F) 27
Feels Like (°F) 23
Cloud Coverage (%) 0
Pressure (inHg) 1034
Humidity (%) 10
Wind Speed (mph) 3
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Schoens 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 8 37 24 1037 5 12 18 NNE 0 - clear sky
Wed 17 49 43 1023 6 19 24 N 0 - clear sky
Thu 13 39 27 1032 13 22 28 NNE 0 - clear sky
Fri 14 60 53 1016 3 24 42 SW 0 - clear sky
Sat 33 51 39 1009 10 33 47 SSW 0 - overcast clouds
Sun 24 41 31 1011 55 28 43 SSW 100 1 rain and snow
Mon 19 33 22 1022 73 11 20 SSW 2 - broken clouds
Tue 19 37 24 1022 75 14 19 NNE 0 - overcast clouds

Schoens Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Schoens Dam?

Schoens Dam is in Arizona.

In which county is the Schoens Dam?

Schoens Dam is in Navajo County.

How high is the Schoens Dam?

Schoens Dam is 118 feet high.

How long is the Schoens Dam?

Schoens Dam is 880 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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