Carson Dam

New Mexico — Taos County — RIO GRANDE - TR

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyTaos
RiverRIO GRANDE - TR
Coordinates36.42120, -105.83430

Physical Characteristics

NID Height65 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length615 ft
NID Storage7,622 acre-ft
Max Storage7,622 acre-ft
Surface Area390 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionSeptember 16, 2020
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1935
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMONDRAGON, TED;VAN BUREN, MAURIE

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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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