Intrepid Potash West Plant Dam
Significant HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Eddy |
| Nearest City | RURAL |
| River/Stream | PECOS RIVER-TR |
| Coordinates | 32.48021, -103.92930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 68 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,078 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,078 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,793 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 128 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | INTREPID POTASH, INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/28/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |