Ute Dam

Quay County, New Mexico (near LOGAN)

River/Stream: CANADIAN RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
132 ft
Dam Length
6,570 ft
Reservoir Storage
464,240 acre-ft
Year Completed
1963
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
705,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2018-05-09

Hazard Classification: High — 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
NM00293
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
35.34516, -103.44496
Age
63 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.