Maxwell Dam No. 13
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Colfax |
| Nearest City | MAXWELL |
| River/Stream | VERMEJO RIVER - OS |
| Coordinates | 36.57745, -104.58079 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,237 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,951 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,951 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,783 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 336 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,785 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | VERMEJO CONSERVANCY DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/06/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |