Quemado Lake Dam

Catron County, New Mexico (near QUEMADO)

River/Stream: LARGO CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
100 ft
Dam Length
924 ft
Reservoir Storage
5,538 acre-ft
Year Completed
1971
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
33,000 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
NM00139
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
34.13734, -108.49748
Age
55 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.