Ancho Dam A-5a

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyColfax
Nearest CityMAXWELL
River/StreamVERMEJO RIVER - TR
Coordinates36.80770, -104.86470

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length424 ft
Year Completed1996 (30 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage32 acre-ft
Max Storage32 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDNM00614
Federal IDNM00614
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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