Los Alamos Canyon Dam

New Mexico — Los Alamos County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyLos Alamos
Coordinates35.88320, -106.35400

Physical Characteristics

NID Height50 ft
Dam Height49 ft
Dam Length215 ft
NID Storage74 acre-ft
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1943
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerLOS ALAMOS COUNTY

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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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