Clayton Dam

Union County, New Mexico (near DOWNSTREAM RESIDENCE)

River/Stream: CIMARRON RIVER-TR

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
82 ft
Dam Length
720 ft
Reservoir Storage
6,630 acre-ft
Year Completed
1955
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
24,700 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2014-09-04

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NM00294
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
36.57610, -103.29520
Age
71 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.