Prop Canyon Site 2a Dam

New Mexico — Cibola County — PROP CANYON

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyCibola
RiverPROP CANYON
Coordinates35.24770, -107.97450

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length1,210 ft
NID Storage510 acre-ft
Max Storage510 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 5, 2020
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerLAVA SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Other NameProp Canyon Retard Dam

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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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