Clovis Wastewater Lagoon Complex Dam

RUNNING WATER DRAW-OS· Curry, New Mexico· Built 1978· Earth· 13 ft tall
High Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Clovis Wastewater Lagoon Complex Dam is classified as high hazard in New Mexico. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 4% in NM)
Dam Length9,100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage838 acre-ft
Surface Area117 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)
NID IDNM00665

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 21, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER

Ownership

CITY OF CLOVIS

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Clovis Wastewater Lagoon Complex Dam?

Clovis Wastewater Lagoon Complex Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Clovis Wastewater Lagoon Complex Dam?

Clovis Wastewater Lagoon Complex Dam is owned by CITY OF CLOVIS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Clovis Wastewater Lagoon Complex Dam built?

Clovis Wastewater Lagoon Complex Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Clovis Wastewater Lagoon Complex Dam?

Clovis Wastewater Lagoon Complex Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Clovis Wastewater Lagoon Complex Dam?

Clovis Wastewater Lagoon Complex Dam has a dam height of 13 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Clovis Wastewater Lagoon Complex Dam last inspected?

Clovis Wastewater Lagoon Complex Dam was last inspected on April 21, 2015. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.