Upper Gila Valley Site No.
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10 Dam, also known as Winn Canyon Floodwater Retarding Structure, is a key flood risk reduction infrastructure located in Grant, New Mexico. Constructed in 1963 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 47 feet and spans a length of 650 feet along the Winn Canyon river. With a storage capacity of 982 acre-feet, the dam plays a crucial role in debris control and flood risk reduction within its 13.5 square mile drainage area.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Office of the State Engineer, Upper Gila Valley Site No. 10 Dam has a high hazard potential and is currently in poor condition, last assessed in May 2018. Despite its risk level, the dam's emergency action plan and inundation maps are yet to be updated, highlighting a need for improved risk management measures to ensure the safety of surrounding communities. With a moderate risk assessment score of 3, there is a call for increased inspection frequency and maintenance to mitigate potential hazards and enhance the dam's resilience in the face of climate variability and extreme weather events.
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
650 |
Dam Height |
47 |
River Or Stream |
WINN CANYON |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
13.5 |
Nid Storage |
982 |
Structural Height |
50 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
50 |
Gila River Near Gila
|
111cfs |
Mogollon Creek Near Cliff
|
5cfs |
Gila River Near Redrock
|
75cfs |
San Francisco River Near Glenwood
|
26cfs |
Gila River Below Blue Creek
|
67cfs |
Gila River At Duncan
|
55cfs |