Ancho Dam A-6c

New Mexico — Colfax County — VERMEJO RIVER - TR

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyColfax
RiverVERMEJO RIVER - TR
Coordinates36.81300, -104.87350

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length323 ft
NID Storage47 acre-ft
Max Storage47 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 4, 2012
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1996
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCHEVRON MINING INC.

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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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