Brown Reservoir Dam
New Mexico — Union County — DRY CIMARRON RIVER-TR
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Union |
| River | DRY CIMARRON RIVER-TR |
| Coordinates | 36.97850, -103.67680 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,420 ft |
| NID Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | August 13, 2013 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1947 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | JOHN T. BROWN ESTATE |
| Other Name | John Brown Estate Reservoir |
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.