Los Alamos Canyon Dam
New Mexico — Los Alamos County — LOS ALAMOS CANYON
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Los Alamos |
| River | LOS ALAMOS CANYON |
| Coordinates | 35.88320, -106.35400 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 215 ft |
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 3, 2017 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1943 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | LOS ALAMOS COUNTY |
| Other Name | Los Alamos Ranch School Dam No. 1 |
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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.