Ute Creek Dam

New Mexico — Colfax County — UTE CREEK-OS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyColfax
RiverUTE CREEK-OS
Coordinates36.57996, -105.12255

Physical Characteristics

NID Height52 ft
Dam Height52 ft
Dam Length385 ft
NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMay 5, 2016
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1913
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerUTE CREEK RANCH COMPANY

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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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