Questa Tailings Dam 4
New Mexico — Taos County — RED RIVER-OS
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Taos |
| River | RED RIVER-OS |
| Coordinates | 36.69718, -105.63409 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 212 ft |
| Dam Height | 212 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,175 ft |
| NID Storage | 21,307 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21,307 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 301 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 16, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1966 |
| Primary Purpose | Tailings |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | CHEVRON MINING INC. |
| Other Name | Includes Pope Lake & 3a |
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.