Grindstone Canyon Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | OCCUPIED WATER TREATMENT PLANT |
| River/Stream | GRINDSTONE CANYON |
| Coordinates | 33.32172, -105.68331 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Roller-Compacted Concrete |
| NID Height | 133 ft |
| Dam Height | 123 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,304 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,549 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,240 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |