Chuska Lake

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyMcKinley
Nearest CityGallup
River/StreamTr-Red Willow Wash
Coordinates35.84500, -108.73550

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height59 ft
Dam Height59 ft
Dam Length890 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,265 acre-ft
Max Storage2,265 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,602 acre-ft
Surface Area128 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge5,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBIA
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/25/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00283
Federal IDNM00283
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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