Flagship Reclamation-era dam (dedicated 1911) on the Salt River that created Roosevelt Lake and underwrote the Salt River Project’s Phoenix valley agriculture. Visitor overlooks on the Apache Trail / AZ-88 corridor show the masonry-and-concrete arch structure, spillways, and reservoir against Superstition–Sierra Ancha desert ranges.
Field facts
| Region | Gila County, AZ |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.6710, -111.1612 |
| Dedicated | 1911 (Reclamation Service) |
| System | Salt River Project |
| Lake | Roosevelt Lake (Tonto National Forest) |
| Nearby | Tonto National Monument / Apache Trail |
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Nearby amenities
- CampgroundFRAZIER HORSE CAMPGROUND2.9 km away
- CampgroundFRAZIER GROUP CAMPGROUND3.1 km away
- Rec areaTonto National Monument5.1 km away
- CampgroundBurnt Corral Campground6.2 km away
- CampgroundWindy Hill Campground6.8 km away
- CampgroundCholla Campground7.8 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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