Red Mesa Ward
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Colorado |
| County | La Plata |
| Nearest City | FARMINGTON, NM |
| River/Stream | HAY GULCH |
| Coordinates | 37.16668, -108.14223 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,454 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,454 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 30 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RED MESA RESERVOIR & DITCH CO. (JIM GREER) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |