Intrepid Potash Ponds 1-5 Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyEddy
Nearest CityRURAL
River/StreamPECOS RIVER-TR
Coordinates32.49057, -103.78073

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage313 acre-ft
Normal Storage313 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerINTREPID POTASH, INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/28/2019
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00699
Federal IDNM00699
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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