Saltpeter Creek Site 1a
New Mexico — Colfax County — SALTPETER CREEK
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Colfax |
| River | SALTPETER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 36.63624, -104.72993 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 72 ft |
| Dam Height | 72 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,095 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,226 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,226 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | June 5, 2013 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1964 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | COLFAX SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Other Name | Saltpeter Retard 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.