Maxwell Dam No. 12
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Colfax |
| Nearest City | RURAL |
| River/Stream | VERMEJO RIVER - OS |
| Coordinates | 36.55907, -104.59059 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,430 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,430 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,822 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 335 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | VERMEJO CONSERVANCY DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/06/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |