Ancho Dam A-8
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Colfax |
| River/Stream | VERMEJO RIVER - TR |
| Coordinates | 36.80340, -104.84860 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Year Completed | 1997 (29 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CHEVRON MINING INC. (ANCHO DAMS) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |