Lake Alice Dam
Lake Alice Dam is an earth dam located in Colfax County, New Mexico, built in 1915. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Alice Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Alice Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Raton (local government). It impounds the Chicorica Creek near Unincorporated Residents.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 29 square miles. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/04/2016.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Colfax |
| Nearest City | Unincorporated Residents |
| River/Stream | Chicorica Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.95389, -104.38527 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 29 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,230 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF RATON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00335 |
| Federal ID | NM00335 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |