Maxwell Dam No. 2

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyColfax
Nearest CityMAXWELL
River/StreamVERMEJO RIVER - OS
Coordinates36.60452, -104.63361

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length10,730 ft
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,883 acre-ft
Max Storage2,883 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,353 acre-ft
Surface Area418 acres
Drainage Area10 sq mi
Max Discharge2,245 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerVERMEJO CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/06/2016
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNM00126
Federal IDNM00126
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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