Prop Canyon Site 1 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyCibola
Nearest CityBLUEWATER
River/StreamBIG DRAW
Coordinates35.26600, -107.99580

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length1,804 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage844 acre-ft
Max Storage844 acre-ft
Surface Area51 acres
Drainage Area15 sq mi
Max Discharge3,260 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 IDNM00207
Federal IDNM00207
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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