Chino Mines Tailings Dam No. 7
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Grant |
| Nearest City | DEMING |
| River/Stream | WHITEWATER CREEK-OS |
| Coordinates | 32.63380, -108.10050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 230 ft |
| Dam Height | 230 ft |
| Dam Length | 24,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,317 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | FREEPORT MCMORAN CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |