Intrepid Potash West Plant Dam

New Mexico — Eddy County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyEddy
Coordinates32.48021, -103.92930

Physical Characteristics

NID Height68 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length4,500 ft
NID Storage2,078 acre-ft
Max Storage2,078 acre-ft
Surface Area128 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1978
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerINTREPID POTASH, 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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