Mcgaffey Lake Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | McKinley |
| Nearest City | MCGAFFEY |
| River/Stream | NUTRIA CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.37650, -108.51410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 417 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF GAME AND FISH |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |