Green Canyon Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySierra
Nearest CityUNINCORPORATED RESIDENTS
River/StreamRIO GRANDE - TR
Coordinates32.80746, -107.27861

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height104 ft
Dam Height89 ft
Dam Length1,850 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,400 acre-ft
Max Storage6,400 acre-ft
Drainage Area31 sq mi
Max Discharge52,400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCABALLO SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/02/2015
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00232
Federal IDNM00232
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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