Axiflo Tailings Dam
New Mexico — Grant County — WHITEWATER CREEK-OS
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Grant |
| River | WHITEWATER CREEK-OS |
| Coordinates | 32.67704, -108.10958 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,476 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,799 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,799 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 79 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 30, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1913 |
| Primary Purpose | Tailings |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | FREEPORT-MCMORAN, CHINO MINES COMPANY |
| Other Name | Axiflo Tailings Storage Facility |
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.