Maxwell Dam No. 14
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Colfax |
| Nearest City | MAXWELL |
| River/Stream | VERMEJO RIVER - OS |
| Coordinates | 36.58266, -104.56262 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 780 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 780 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 523 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 800 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 |