Copper Flats Tailings Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sierra |
| Nearest City | UNINCORPORATED RESIDENTS DOWNSTREAM OF DAM |
| River/Stream | GRAYBACK ARROYO |
| Coordinates | 32.95760, -107.49761 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,628 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | NEW MEXICO COPPER CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |