Urraca Dam

Colfax County, New Mexico (near PHILMONT SCOUT AREA)

River/Stream: NORTH FORK URRACA CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
60 ft
Dam Length
300 ft
Reservoir Storage
136 acre-ft
Year Completed
1952
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
11,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2015-06-01

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
NM00359
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
36.43460, -105.00840
Age
74 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.