Saltpeter Creek Site 1a

Colfax County, New Mexico (near MAXWELL)

River/Stream: SALTPETER CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
72 ft
Dam Length
2,095 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,226 acre-ft
Year Completed
1964
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,100 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2013-06-05

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NM00205
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
36.63624, -104.72993
Age
62 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.