Cobre Main Tailings Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyGrant
Nearest CityFIERRO
River/StreamHANOVER CREEK - TR
Coordinates32.85130, -108.08800

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeOther
NID Height310 ft
Dam Height310 ft
Dam Length5,540 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,590 acre-ft
Max Storage1,590 acre-ft
Surface Area130 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerFREEPORT MCMORAN CORPORATION
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/01/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00417
Federal IDNM00417
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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