Ancho Dam A-5a

New Mexico — Colfax County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyColfax
Coordinates36.80770, -104.86470

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length424 ft
NID Storage32 acre-ft
Max Storage32 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1996
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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