Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Clay Settling Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Eddy |
| Nearest City | CARLSBAD |
| River/Stream | NASH DRAW-TR |
| Coordinates | 32.38330, -103.93000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 638 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 638 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 86 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 984 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner | MOSAIC POTASH CARLSBAD INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |