James Canyon Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Grant |
| Nearest City | DEMING |
| River/Stream | WHITEWATER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.69078, -108.10940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 526 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 980 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 980 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 39,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | FREEPORT MCMORAN CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |