Maxwell Dam No. 13

New Mexico — Colfax County — VERMEJO RIVER - OS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyColfax
RiverVERMEJO RIVER - OS
Coordinates36.57745, -104.58079

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length8,237 ft
NID Storage4,951 acre-ft
Max Storage4,951 acre-ft
Surface Area336 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 6, 2016
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerVERMEJO CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

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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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