Green Canyon Dam
New Mexico — Sierra County — RIO GRANDE - TR
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sierra |
| River | RIO GRANDE - TR |
| Coordinates | 32.80746, -107.27861 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 104 ft |
| Dam Height | 89 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,850 ft |
| NID Storage | 6,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 2, 2015 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1972 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CABALLO SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Other Name | S.G.J.C. Site 1a |
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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.