French Lake Dam
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Colfax |
| Nearest City | SPRINGER |
| River/Stream | PONIL CREEK-OS |
| Coordinates | 36.51095, -104.89162 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,652 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 463 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 463 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 333 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | VERMEJO PARK CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/01/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |