About this property
The Bartlett Dam is a concrete multiple-arch buttress dam on the Verde River, located 50 km northeast of Phoenix, Arizona. The dam creates Bartlett Lake and its primary purpose is irrigation water supply. It was the first dam constructed on the Verde River and the first of its type constructed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 100001406. It was listed on August 7, 2017.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Bartlett Dam listed on the National Register?
Bartlett Dam was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 7, 2017.
What type of historic resource is Bartlett Dam?
Bartlett Dam is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bartlett Dam?
The period of significance for Bartlett Dam is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Bartlett Dam?
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