Koehler Dam is an earth dam located in Colfax County, New Mexico, built in 1911. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 625 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Koehler Dam
The primary purpose of Koehler Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by C. S. Cattle Company (private). It impounds the Crow Creek-os.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 625 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1911, 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 09/03/2014. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Colfax |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Crow Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 36.72833, -104.58833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 625 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | C. S. Cattle Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/03/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NM00382 |
| Federal ID | NM00382 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |