Magnetite Tailings Dam
New Mexico — Grant County — HANOVER CREEK - TR
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Grant |
| River | HANOVER CREEK - TR |
| Coordinates | 32.84880, -108.08390 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 140 ft |
| Dam Height | 140 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 1, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1980 |
| Primary Purpose | Tailings |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | FREEPORT MCMORAN CORPORATION |
| Other Name | Continental Mines Tailings Dam No. 2 |
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.