Bear Canyon Dam

New Mexico — Grant County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyGrant
Coordinates32.88311, -107.99236

Physical Characteristics

NID Height99 ft
Dam Height79 ft
Dam Length270 ft
NID Storage1,483 acre-ft
Max Storage1,483 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerNEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF GAME AND FISH

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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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