Ancho Dam A-8

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyColfax
River/StreamVERMEJO RIVER - TR
Coordinates36.80340, -104.84860

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length530 ft
Year Completed1997 (29 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage174 acre-ft
Max Storage174 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge4,900 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCHEVRON MINING INC. (ANCHO DAMS)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/04/2012
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNM00587
Federal IDNM00587
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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