Upper Gila Valley Site No. 11 Dam
New Mexico — Grant County — BELL CANYON
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Grant |
| River | BELL CANYON |
| Coordinates | 33.00724, -108.59623 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| NID Storage | 341 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 341 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | May 23, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1963 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | UPPER GILA VALLEY ARROYOS WATERSHED DISTRICT |
| Other Name | Bell Floodwater Water Retarding Structure |
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.