Starvation Draw Detention Dam #4

New Mexico — Luna County — FRYING PAN CANYON

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyLuna
RiverFRYING PAN CANYON
Coordinates32.44282, -107.69070

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length735 ft
NID Storage73 acre-ft
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 1, 2016
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeDebris Control
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerDOI BLM

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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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