Questa Tailings Dam 4

New Mexico — Taos County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyTaos
Coordinates36.69718, -105.63409

Physical Characteristics

NID Height212 ft
Dam Height212 ft
Dam Length6,175 ft
NID Storage21,307 acre-ft
Max Storage21,307 acre-ft
Surface Area301 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeTailings
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCHEVRON MINING INC.

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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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