Snow Lake Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Catron |
| Nearest City | GILA CLIFF DWELLINGS VISITOR CENTER |
| River/Stream | SNOW CREEK |
| Coordinates | 33.41716, -108.49525 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 92 ft |
| Dam Height | 86 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 539 acres |
| Drainage Area | 90 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 987 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF GAME AND FISH |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/16/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |