Ancho Dam A-5a
New Mexico — Colfax County — VERMEJO RIVER - TR
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Colfax |
| River | VERMEJO RIVER - TR |
| Coordinates | 36.80770, -104.86470 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 424 ft |
| NID Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | October 4, 2012 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1996 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | CHEVRON MINING INC. |
Location Map
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.