Cobre Main Tailings Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Grant |
| Nearest City | FIERRO |
| River/Stream | HANOVER CREEK - TR |
| Coordinates | 32.85130, -108.08800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 310 ft |
| Dam Height | 310 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,590 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,590 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 130 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | FREEPORT MCMORAN CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |