Clayton Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Union |
| Nearest City | DOWNSTREAM RESIDENCE |
| River/Stream | CIMARRON RIVER-TR |
| Coordinates | 36.57610, -103.29520 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 82 ft |
| Dam Height | 82 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,630 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,630 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,080 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 175 acres |
| Drainage Area | 112 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 24,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF GAME AND FISH |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/04/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |