Maxwell Dam No. 11
New Mexico — Colfax County — VERMEJO RIVER - OS
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Colfax |
| River | VERMEJO RIVER - OS |
| Coordinates | 36.57821, -104.61516 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,890 ft |
| NID Storage | 637 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 637 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 126 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | April 6, 2016 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1914 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | VERMEJO CONSERVANCY DISTRICT |
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.