Prop Canyon Site 2a Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyCibola
Nearest CityBLUEWATER ESTATES
River/StreamPROP CANYON
Coordinates35.24770, -107.97450

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length1,210 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage510 acre-ft
Max Storage510 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Max Discharge3,830 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerLAVA SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/05/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00206
Federal IDNM00206
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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