Clayton Dam

New Mexico — Union County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyUnion
Coordinates36.57610, -103.29520

Physical Characteristics

NID Height82 ft
Dam Height82 ft
Dam Length720 ft
NID Storage6,630 acre-ft
Max Storage6,630 acre-ft
Surface Area175 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerNEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF GAME AND FISH

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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