Los Alamos Canyon Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyLos Alamos
Nearest CityLOS ALAMOS
River/StreamLOS ALAMOS CANYON
Coordinates35.88320, -106.35400

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height49 ft
Dam Length215 ft
Year Completed1943 (83 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage74 acre-ft
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge6,899 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerLOS ALAMOS COUNTY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/03/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00299
Federal IDNM00299
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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