Carson Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyTaos
Nearest CityCARSON
River/StreamRIO GRANDE - TR
Coordinates36.42120, -105.83430

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height65 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length615 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,622 acre-ft
Max Storage7,622 acre-ft
Surface Area390 acres
Drainage Area176 sq mi
Max Discharge12,600 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerMONDRAGON, TED;VAN BUREN, MAURIE
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/16/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00455
Federal IDNM00455
More InfoState Dam Safety Program