Springer Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyColfax
Nearest CitySPRINGER
River/StreamCIMARRON RIVER - OS
Coordinates36.41637, -104.64829

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length4,190 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,200 acre-ft
Max Storage8,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,100 acre-ft
Surface Area453 acres
Drainage Area17 sq mi
Max Discharge10,660 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerSPRINGER DITCH COMPANY
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/19/2017
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00371
Federal IDNM00371
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Springer Dam No. 2 2.4 mi High Antelope Valley Dam No. 3 4.9 mi Low Antelope Valley Dam No. 2 9.0 mi Low Van Bruggen Reservoir Dam 9.1 mi Low Maxwell Dam No. 12 10.4 mi Low Stubblefield Dam 11.0 mi Significant Maxwell Dam No. 11 11.3 mi Low Maxwell Dam No. 13 11.7 mi Low Maxwell Dam No. 14 12.4 mi Low Maxwell Dam No. 2 13.0 mi Low