Green Canyon Dam

New Mexico — Sierra County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySierra
Coordinates32.80746, -107.27861

Physical Characteristics

NID Height104 ft
Dam Height89 ft
Dam Length1,850 ft
NID Storage6,400 acre-ft
Max Storage6,400 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1972
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCABALLO SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

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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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