Magnetite Tailings Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Grant |
| Nearest City | FIERRO |
| River/Stream | HANOVER CREEK - TR |
| Coordinates | 32.84880, -108.08390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 140 ft |
| Dam Height | 140 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 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 |