James Canyon Dam

New Mexico — Grant County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyGrant
Coordinates32.69078, -108.10940

Physical Characteristics

NID Height70 ft
Dam Height65 ft
Dam Length526 ft
NID Storage980 acre-ft
Max Storage980 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed2002
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerFREEPORT MCMORAN 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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