Carson Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Taos |
| Nearest City | CARSON |
| River/Stream | RIO GRANDE - TR |
| Coordinates | 36.42120, -105.83430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 615 ft |
| Year Completed | 1935 (91 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,622 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,622 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 390 acres |
| Drainage Area | 176 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | MONDRAGON, TED;VAN BUREN, MAURIE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/16/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |