Davis Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Colfax County, New Mexico. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 760 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Davis Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Davis Reservoir Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Marchetti, Ken (private). It impounds the Canadian River-os.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 760 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/03/2014. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Colfax |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Canadian River-os |
| Coordinates | 36.77980, -104.44710 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Marchetti, Ken |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/03/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00189 |
| Federal ID | NM00189 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |