What clients say about Coolidge Dam in Peridot (AZ)
This unique dam is worth stopping at. The architecture is from a time past. It's a shame that the dam hasn't been kept up and because of damage a new fence has been added to obstruct the views.
The dam, mountains and lake are beautiful. What I like most is the dam's design and how well integrated it is with the surrounding mountain. It's definitely from a bygone era. Sadly, the locals don't seem to care much about the surrounding area. They use it as a giant receptacle for their discarded beer containers and refuse.
Neat little drive from Phoenix, just went to get out of the house and enjoy the temps outside. Take care not much in the way of services out there. No one is on the lake today either.
A monument to a forgotten time in federal projects. Though the dam walls are fenced off, the buttresses and eagle sculptures are still visible. Great drive-by if you’re interested in construction or engineering.
Super cool place. Never knew this was here until today. I have been traveling for years through this area. Decided to take a detour from our road trip to check out the body of water and then found the dam. Really enjoyed the old rugged road and the scenery and the trailers and even the graffiti. The graffiti could easily be repainted and surely this place could be a little gem. We didn't stop at the little drive-thru place.. although it said it was open. We had to get back on the road. Definitely will have to stop back by here on our way through again.
If you are fascinated by engineering and architecture this is a nice stop. The drive there is a bit bumpy but a sedan can make it easily.
The dam and view points could use some restoration and clean up. It would also be nice to have some historical plaques telling the purpose and impact of its construction.
There are some nice views, I would love to come back closer to sunrise and at night.
Beautiful scenery but very dirty. My 12yo son found a bag of unknown pills in the overlook area before you drive across the dam. The dam itself is Beautiful and obvious signs of recent maintenance. Very remote place so be prepared.
Our visit occurred during a time when water levels in the lake were 294% of normal, and the surrounding area was green and lush. The dam itself is remarkable in its unique construction and vintage design, but sadly, it appears in disrepair, and the aesthetics are obviously neglected. The surrounding area is littered with trash and an abundance of broken glass. After our visit, I researched the dam a bit and found an amazing clip of the actual dedication of the dam with President Calvin Coolidge, which was attended by 3000 people.
In spite of the shortcomings, it's still worth a visit. To imagine what it took at the time to build it nearly a century ago and the importance it's played in the history of the area becomes real when you walk over the dam
Can't say it was worth going to. The water surrounding the dam has a displeasing smell. Very long poor maintained road with dangerously large potholes and boulders aplenty. DO NOT take any vehicle with low clearance or low profile tires.
Pretty cool place to visit. Road is pretty rough after a certain point. Better to go slow and take your time getting there. Cool abandoned graffiti building on way up to check out too.
The dam was interesting and has good history. However it has been very poorly maintained and the nearby viewpoints and picnic tables are disgusting and covered in graffiti. It's a shame that this historic Monument is in such bad shape.
Great drive rough roads but it's a beautiful getaway especially during this pandemic. You have to travel thru san Carlos Apache reservation as of right now non natives are not welcome. Due to covid-19
Very beautiful...especially when lake is full. Beware.... do not leave valuables in your vehicle. Locals break into cars fairly often and their are not really any police or rangers around to help
Nice view! Worth to stop by and take photos! But, I did not see toilet! Coolidge Dam is a populated place situated in Gila County, Arizona. It has an estimated elevation of 2,634 feet (803 m) above sea level.
Worth a trip to check out this historic Dam. It is deteriorating and is not a working dam though it is mostly intact. Some Google Image searches do show history of the dam. I would have liked to see it in it's heyday. It is one of the more unique dams I have visited.
This was a neat Dam to explore. It felt like forgotten history. It's named after a president and is very important to the farmers that depend on the water it holds. Makes me wonder what it looked like in it's former glory.
Off the beaten path architectural wonder. Great time looking around until local scum tried breaking into the truck. Just ignore the trash, graffiti, and booze bottles the litter the 5 or so miles from U.S. 70.
