Magma Dam water levels increased by 14 feet, following last night’s four-inch rain. The dam located west of Highway 79 and north of the Gila River, is in no imminent danger of failure, officials said.
Although the water level has not increased in the past six hours, Pinal County officials along with the Magma Flood Control District are continuing to monitor the situation. The Sheriff’s Department has dispatched deputies to notify residents in the Magma Ranch subdivision of the water levels behind the dam. These measures taken by the County and Magma Flood Control District are precautionary.
There will be more updates if the situation warrants it.