Maxwell Dam No. 14

New Mexico — Colfax County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyColfax
Coordinates36.58266, -104.56262

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length1,900 ft
NID Storage780 acre-ft
Max Storage780 acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1915
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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