Farmington Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySan Juan
Nearest CityFARMINGTON
River/StreamANIMAS RIVER-OS
Coordinates36.79424, -108.10300

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height117 ft
Dam Height117 ft
Dam Length1,075 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,470 acre-ft
Max Storage8,470 acre-ft
Normal Storage6,703 acre-ft
Surface Area198 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge1,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF FARMINGTON
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/03/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00302
Federal IDNM00302
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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