Saltpeter Creek Site 1a

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyColfax
Nearest CityMAXWELL
River/StreamSALTPETER CREEK
Coordinates36.63624, -104.72993

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height72 ft
Dam Height72 ft
Dam Length2,095 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,226 acre-ft
Max Storage2,226 acre-ft
Surface Area65 acres
Drainage Area18 sq mi
Max Discharge1,100 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCOLFAX SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/05/2013
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00205
Federal IDNM00205
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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