Southwest Laguna Grande Dam

New Mexico — Eddy County — PECOS RIVER

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyEddy
RiverPECOS RIVER
Coordinates32.29459, -104.02659

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height6 ft
Dam Length5,860 ft
NID Storage39,800 acre-ft
Max Storage39,800 acre-ft
Surface Area4,710 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 28, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed2009
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMOSAIC POTASH CARLSBAD 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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