Upper Gila Valley Site No. 6 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyGrant
Nearest CityUNINCORPORATED COMMUNITY NORTHWEST OF DAM
River/StreamMALDONADO CANYON
Coordinates33.00392, -108.53059

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length730 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage203 acre-ft
Max Storage203 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,825 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUPPER GILA VALLEY ARROYOS WATERSHED DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/24/2018
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00253
Federal IDNM00253
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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