Canada Tanques Retention Dam

New Mexico — Rio Arriba County — CANADA TANQUES

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyRio Arriba
RiverCANADA TANQUES
Coordinates36.41007, -106.94839

Physical Characteristics

NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length330 ft
NID Storage20 acre-ft
Max Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 27, 2006
Inspection Frequency10

Dam Information

Year Completed1991
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSDA FS

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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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