Axiflo Tailings Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyGrant
Nearest CityDEMING
River/StreamWHITEWATER CREEK-OS
Coordinates32.67704, -108.10958

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height75 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length1,476 ft
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,798 acre-ft
Max Storage3,798 acre-ft
Surface Area78 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
OwnerFREEPORT-MCMORAN, CHINO MINES COMPANY
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/30/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00700
Federal IDNM00700
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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