Bear Canyon Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Grant |
| Nearest City | MIMBRES;SAN LORENZO |
| River/Stream | BEAR CANYON CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.88311, -107.99236 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 99 ft |
| Dam Height | 79 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,483 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,483 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 685 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,328 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF GAME AND FISH |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/21/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |