Axiflo Tailings Dam

New Mexico — Grant County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyGrant
Coordinates32.67704, -108.10958

Physical Characteristics

NID Height75 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length1,476 ft
NID Storage3,799 acre-ft
Max Storage3,799 acre-ft
Surface Area79 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1913
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerFREEPORT-MCMORAN, CHINO MINES COMPANY

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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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