Prop Canyon Site 1 Dam
New Mexico — Cibola County — BIG DRAW
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Cibola |
| River | BIG DRAW |
| Coordinates | 35.26600, -107.99580 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,804 ft |
| NID Storage | 844 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 844 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 5, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1960 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | LAVA SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Other Name | Big Draw 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.