Mcgaffey Lake Dam

New Mexico — McKinley County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyMcKinley
Coordinates35.37650, -108.51410

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length417 ft
NID Storage216 acre-ft
Max Storage216 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
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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