Mcgaffey Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyMcKinley
Nearest CityMCGAFFEY
River/StreamNUTRIA CREEK
Coordinates35.37650, -108.51410

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length417 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage216 acre-ft
Max Storage216 acre-ft
Normal Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge1,600 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF GAME AND FISH
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/18/2016
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00156
Federal IDNM00156
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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