Urraca Dam

New Mexico — Colfax County — NORTH FORK URRACA CREEK

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyColfax
RiverNORTH FORK URRACA CREEK
Coordinates36.43460, -105.00840

Physical Characteristics

NID Height60 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage136 acre-ft
Max Storage136 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 1, 2015
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1952
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBOYS SCOUTS OF AMERICA INC PHILMONT SCOUT RANCH

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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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