Chimney Detention Dam
Chimney Detention Dam is a gravity dam located in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Chimney Detention Dam
The primary purpose of Chimney Detention Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Doi Blm (federal). It impounds the Canada Alamos Offstr near Cuba, Nm.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,460 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 185 acre-feet.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/09/2020.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sandoval |
| Nearest City | Cuba, Nm |
| River/Stream | Canada Alamos Offstr |
| Coordinates | 36.08200, -107.48600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,460 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Discharge | 39 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00051 |
| Federal ID | NM00051 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |