Questa Tailings Dam 1

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyTaos
Nearest CityQUESTA
River/StreamRED RIVER-OS
Coordinates36.70231, -105.62080

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height280 ft
Dam Height280 ft
Dam Length17,100 ft
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage29,555 acre-ft
Max Storage29,555 acre-ft
Normal Storage29,455 acre-ft
Surface Area306 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerCHEVRON MINING INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/16/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00532
Federal IDNM00532
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Questa Tailings Dam 4 0.8 mi High Cabresto Dam 7.4 mi High Upper Fawn Lake Dam 9.4 mi Significant