Maxwell Dam No. 14

Colfax County, New Mexico (near MAXWELL)

River/Stream: VERMEJO RIVER - OS

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
27 ft
Dam Length
1,900 ft
Reservoir Storage
780 acre-ft
Year Completed
1915
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
800 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2016-04-06

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
NM00291
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
36.58266, -104.56262
Age
111 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.