Questa Tailings Dam 4
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Taos |
| Nearest City | QUESTA |
| River/Stream | RED RIVER-OS |
| Coordinates | 36.69718, -105.63409 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 212 ft |
| Dam Height | 212 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,175 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21,307 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21,307 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19,765 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 301 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | CHEVRON MINING INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/16/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |