Chino Mines Dam No. 8

New Mexico — Grant County — LAMPBRIGHT DRAW

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyGrant
RiverLAMPBRIGHT DRAW
Coordinates32.77925, -108.03001

Physical Characteristics

NID Height50 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length315 ft
NID Storage44 acre-ft
Max Storage44 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 30, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1974
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerFREEPORT MCMORAN CORPORATION
Other NameLampbright Reservoir No. 8

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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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