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Fossil Creek - Irving Swimming Hole

Swimming Hole on Fossil Creek in Mogollon Rim, Coconino NF near Pine, AZ

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This was once the site of the Irving power plant. Through the 20th century, the Irving-Childs hydroelectric facilities along Fossil Creek provided power to local mining communities. The facilities were built around 1912. The power plant, flume, diversion dam, and other structures were decommissioned and removed between 2005 and 2008. Foundations, flume footings, and other bits of the historic structures remain and can be seen in the open area on the north side of the creek. Fossil Creek is one of two "Wild and Scenic" rivers in Arizona. This designation was achieved when the Irving power plant was decommissioned, and removal of flume and dam on the creek allowed the creek to flow free.