Mclead Flood Control Dam
Key Takeaway
Mclead Flood Control Dam is classified as high hazard in New Mexico. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 18 ft (taller than 14.4% in NM) |
| Dam Length | 6,774 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 720 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,881 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1993 |
| NID ID | NM00343 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
MCLEAD WATERSHED BOARD
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mclead Flood Control Dam?
Mclead Flood Control 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 Mclead Flood Control Dam?
Mclead Flood Control Dam is owned by MCLEAD WATERSHED BOARD (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mclead Flood Control Dam built?
Mclead Flood Control Dam was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Mclead Flood Control Dam?
Mclead Flood Control Dam 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 Mclead Flood Control Dam?
Mclead Flood Control Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Mclead Flood Control Dam last inspected?
Mclead Flood Control Dam was last inspected on February 25, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.