Springer Dam No. 2
Springer Dam No. 2 is an earth dam located in Colfax County, New Mexico, built in 1964. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Springer Dam No. 2
The primary purpose of Springer Dam No. 2 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 Town Of Springer (local government). It impounds the Cimarron River - Os near Springer.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 1,060 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 235 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/19/2017. That was 8 years ago, which is on the longer end for a high-hazard structure.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New Mexico dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Colfax |
| Nearest City | Springer |
| River/Stream | Cimarron River - Os |
| Coordinates | 36.39290, -104.61530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,060 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,060 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TOWN OF SPRINGER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/19/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00373 |
| Federal ID | NM00373 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |