James Canyon Dam
New Mexico — Grant County — WHITEWATER CREEK
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Grant |
| River | WHITEWATER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.69078, -108.10940 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 526 ft |
| NID Storage | 980 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 980 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | June 30, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 2002 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | FREEPORT MCMORAN CORPORATION |
| Other Name | Whitwater Phase Ii 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.