Snow Lake Dam

Catron County, New Mexico (near GILA CLIFF DWELLINGS VISITOR CENTER)

River/Stream: SNOW CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
92 ft
Dam Length
325 ft
Reservoir Storage
9,600 acre-ft
Year Completed
1967
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
987 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2014-09-16

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NM00058
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
33.41716, -108.49525
Age
59 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.