Chino Mines Dam No. 8
Chino Mines Dam No. 8 is an earth dam located in Grant County, New Mexico, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Chino Mines Dam No. 8
Chino Mines Dam No. 8 is a dam in Grant, New Mexico. The dam is owned by Freeport Mcmoran Corporation (private). It impounds the Lampbright Draw near Deming.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 315 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 44 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/30/2020.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Grant |
| Nearest City | Deming |
| River/Stream | Lampbright Draw |
| Coordinates | 32.77925, -108.03001 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,450 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | FREEPORT MCMORAN CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00172 |
| Federal ID | NM00172 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |