North Star Raw Water Storage Dam
North Star Raw Water Storage Dam is an earth dam located in San Juan County, New Mexico, built in 2003. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About North Star Raw Water Storage Dam
The primary purpose of North Star Raw Water Storage 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 North Star Mutual Domestic Water Consumers Assn. (private). It impounds the Animas River - Os near Aztec.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,865 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 64 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/23/2017.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | San Juan |
| Nearest City | Aztec |
| River/Stream | Animas River - Os |
| Coordinates | 36.89264, -107.91436 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,865 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NORTH STAR MUTUAL DOMESTIC WATER CONSUMERS ASSN. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/23/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00664 |
| Federal ID | NM00664 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |