Magnetite Tailings Dam

New Mexico — Grant County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyGrant
Coordinates32.84880, -108.08390

Physical Characteristics

NID Height140 ft
Dam Height140 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
NID Storage52 acre-ft
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1980
Primary PurposeTailings
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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