Ancho Dam A-6c is a privately-owned structure located in Maxwell, New Mexico, along the Vermejo River.
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Completed in 1996, this earth dam stands at a height of 27.4 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction purposes. With a storage capacity of 47.19 acre-feet, the dam has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in 2012.
Managed by the Office of the State Engineer in New Mexico, Ancho Dam A-6c is subject to state regulations, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 50 feet and is equipped with needle outlet gates. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's overall risk management measures, including emergency action plans and inundation maps, are not explicitly detailed in the available data. Overall, Ancho Dam A-6c stands as a vital flood control infrastructure in the region, ensuring the safety and protection of surrounding areas from potential water-related hazards.
Year Completed |
1996 |
Dam Length |
323 |
Dam Height |
27.4 |
River Or Stream |
VERMEJO RIVER - TR |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Drainage Area |
0.69 |
Nid Storage |
47.19 |
Outlet Gates |
Needle - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Rock, Soil |
Nid Height |
27 |