Jaritas Dam No. 2
Jaritas Dam No. 2 is an earth dam located in Colfax County, New Mexico, built in 1902. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Jaritas Dam No. 2
Jaritas Dam No. 2 is a dam in Colfax, New Mexico. The dam is owned by Baca, Mike & Jan (private). It impounds the Jaritas Creek-os.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 3,278 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,760 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 60 square miles. Completed in 1902, the structure is over a century 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/04/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Colfax |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Jaritas Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 36.31830, -104.35170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,278 ft |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,760 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,760 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,760 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 60 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 990 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | BACA, MIKE & JAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00297 |
| Federal ID | NM00297 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |