French Lake Dam
New Mexico — Colfax County — PONIL CREEK-OS
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Colfax |
| River | PONIL CREEK-OS |
| Coordinates | 36.51095, -104.89162 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,652 ft |
| NID Storage | 463 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 463 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | June 1, 2016 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1947 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | VERMEJO PARK CORPORATION |
| Other Name | French Reservoir Dam |
Location Map
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.