Throttle Dam No. 2

Colfax County, New Mexico (near T.O. RANCH)

River/Stream: UNA DE GATO CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
67 ft
Dam Length
1,050 ft
Reservoir Storage
5,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1914
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
5,120 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2016-05-05

Hazard Classification: High — 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
NM00361
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
36.82720, -104.22740
Age
112 years

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.