Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Clay Settling Dam

Eddy County, New Mexico (near CARLSBAD)

River/Stream: NASH DRAW-TR

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
19 ft
Dam Length
4,400 ft
Reservoir Storage
638 acre-ft
Year Completed
2005
Primary Purpose
Tailings
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
984 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-07-24

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
NM00659
State
New Mexico (NM)
Coordinates
32.38330, -103.93000
Age
21 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.