Morphy Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyMora
Nearest CityLEDOUX
River/StreamRIO MORPHY-TR
Coordinates35.94138, -105.40047

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length436 ft
Year Completed1940 (86 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage507 acre-ft
Normal Storage507 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge153 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerACEQUIA DE LA ISLA & ACEQUIA DE LA SAN JOSE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/15/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00184
Federal IDNM00184
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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