Pinon Canyon Dam 6 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Pinon Canyon Dam 4 Minute Dam
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Pinon Canyon Dam 6, located in Cuba, New Mexico, is a Federal-owned structure designed for debris control along the Vicente Arroyo Pinon Canon.
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Summary
Constructed in 1953 by the Bureau of Land Management, this gravity dam stands at a hydraulic height of 28 feet and has a structural height of 12 feet, with a length of 678 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 17 acre-feet, serving its primary purpose of debris control in the region.
Despite its low hazard potential, Pinon Canyon Dam 6 has not been rated for its condition assessment, with the last inspection taking place in August 2009. The dam is not regulated by the state and does not have an Emergency Action Plan in place. With the Bureau of Land Management overseeing its operations and maintenance, this dam remains an essential structure for managing debris flow and protecting the surrounding area from potential hazards. As a significant asset in water resource management, this dam plays a crucial role in the region's infrastructure and environmental conservation efforts.
Year Completed |
1953 |
Dam Length |
678 |
River Or Stream |
VICENTE ARROYO PINON CANON |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
0.98 |
Hydraulic Height |
28 |
Nid Storage |
17 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
28 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Pinon Canyon Dam 6