Dams in Curry County, New Mexico
3Total Dams
2High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Curry County, New Mexico
Curry County has 3 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Curry County is 42 years old. The most common purpose is flood risk reduction. The tallest dam is Running Water Draw Site 1 Dam at 78 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running Water Draw Site 1 Dam | High | Poor | 78 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1975 |
| Clovis Wastewater Lagoon Complex Dam | High | Fair | 13 | Other | 1978 |
| Ingram Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 12 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1999 |