Escalante Generating Station Coal Yard Runoff Rete
Key Takeaway
Escalante Generating Station Coal Yard Runoff Rete is classified as low hazard in New Mexico. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 29.1% in NM) |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 34 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | NM00641 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
TRI-STATE GENERATION & TRANSMISSION ASSOCIATION
Public Utility
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Escalante Generating Station Coal Yard Runoff Rete?
Escalante Generating Station Coal Yard Runoff Rete is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Escalante Generating Station Coal Yard Runoff Rete?
Escalante Generating Station Coal Yard Runoff Rete is owned by TRI-STATE GENERATION & TRANSMISSION ASSOCIATION (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Escalante Generating Station Coal Yard Runoff Rete built?
Escalante Generating Station Coal Yard Runoff Rete was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Escalante Generating Station Coal Yard Runoff Rete?
Escalante Generating Station Coal Yard Runoff Rete serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Escalante Generating Station Coal Yard Runoff Rete?
Escalante Generating Station Coal Yard Runoff Rete has a dam height of 25 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 Escalante Generating Station Coal Yard Runoff Rete last inspected?
Escalante Generating Station Coal Yard Runoff Rete was last inspected on June 19, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.