French Lake Dam

New Mexico — Colfax County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyColfax
Coordinates36.51095, -104.89162

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length1,652 ft
NID Storage463 acre-ft
Max Storage463 acre-ft
Surface Area75 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1947
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerVERMEJO PARK CORPORATION

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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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