Cave Creek Dam, Multiple-arch concrete dam near Cave Creek, Arizona.
Cave Creek Dam is an arch dam made of concrete near Cave Creek, Arizona. The structure is built with multiple curved concrete sections that cross the creek wash to control water flow.
This dam was built in 1923 by engineer John Samuel Eastwood to protect Phoenix from flooding. It served its purpose until 1979, when it was replaced by a larger dam designed to handle greater water control needs.
The construction of Cave Creek Dam marked the beginning of significant infrastructure development in North Phoenix, enabling residential expansion in previously flood-prone areas.
This structure is located in Maricopa County and remains open for viewing as a historical landmark. You can walk around it to see the construction from different angles and understand how it spans the creek.
This dam uses multiple curved arches instead of one solid wall, a building technique from the early 1900s. This design allowed engineers to distribute water pressure efficiently across the wide creek bed.
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