Hopewell Lake Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| Nearest City | CANON PLAZA |
| River/Stream | PLACER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 36.70547, -106.23755 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,815 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF GAME AND FISH |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/03/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |