Grindstone Canyon Dam

Lincoln County, New Mexico (near OCCUPIED WATER TREATMENT PLANT)

River/Stream: GRINDSTONE CANYON

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type

Roller-Compacted Concrete

Height

133 ft

Dam Length

1,304 ft

Reservoir Storage

1,700 acre-ft

Year Completed

1987

Primary Purpose

Water Supply

Owner Type

Local Government

Max Discharge

11,240 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2019-04-30

Hazard Classification: High — 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: NM00513
State: New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates: 33.32172, -105.68331
Age: 39 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.