Hopewell Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyRio Arriba
Nearest CityCANON PLAZA
River/StreamPLACER CREEK
Coordinates36.70547, -106.23755

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length340 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage170 acre-ft
Max Storage170 acre-ft
Normal Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge1,815 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF GAME AND FISH
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/03/2015
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00155
Federal IDNM00155
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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