Minute Dam
Minute Dam is a gravity dam located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Minute Dam
The primary purpose of Minute 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 Tributary To Trujillo Canon near Cuba, Nm.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 07/31/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sandoval |
| Nearest City | Cuba, Nm |
| River/Stream | Tributary To Trujillo Canon |
| Coordinates | 35.82890, -107.19736 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/31/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00719 |
| Federal ID | NM00719 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |