Escalante Generating Station Evaporation Pond 5
Key Takeaway
Escalante Generating Station Evaporation Pond 5 is classified as significant hazard in New Mexico. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 12.3% in NM) |
| Dam Length | 3,440 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 194 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2003 |
| NID ID | NM00644 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
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
Escalante Generating Station Coal Yard Runoff Rete
McKinley, NM
Low Hazard 25 ftEscalante Generating Station Bottom Ash Pond Dam
McKinley, NM
Low Hazard 13 ftEscalante Generating Station Raw Water Storage Dam
McKinley, NM
Low Hazard 8 ftBluewater Dam
Cibola, NM
High Hazard 75 ftProp Canyon Site 1 Dam
Cibola, NM
High Hazard 25 ftFrequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Escalante Generating Station Evaporation Pond 5?
Escalante Generating Station Evaporation Pond 5 is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. 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 Evaporation Pond 5?
Escalante Generating Station Evaporation Pond 5 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 Evaporation Pond 5 built?
Escalante Generating Station Evaporation Pond 5 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 Evaporation Pond 5?
Escalante Generating Station Evaporation Pond 5 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 Escalante Generating Station Evaporation Pond 5?
Escalante Generating Station Evaporation Pond 5 has a dam height of 17 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 Evaporation Pond 5 last inspected?
Escalante Generating Station Evaporation Pond 5 was last inspected on June 19, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.