Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Clay Settling Dam
Key Takeaway
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Clay Settling Dam is classified as low hazard in New Mexico. It was completed in 2005 and is 21 years old. Its primary use is tailings.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 17 ft (taller than 12.3% in NM) |
| Dam Length | 4,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 638 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 86 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 984 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2005 (21 years old) |
| NID ID | NM00659 |
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
MOSAIC POTASH CARLSBAD INC.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Clay Settling Dam?
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Clay Settling Dam 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 Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Clay Settling Dam?
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Clay Settling Dam is owned by MOSAIC POTASH CARLSBAD INC. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Clay Settling Dam built?
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Clay Settling Dam was completed in 2005, making it 21 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 Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Clay Settling Dam?
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Clay Settling Dam serves the following purposes: Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Clay Settling Dam?
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Clay Settling Dam 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 Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Clay Settling Dam last inspected?
Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Clay Settling Dam was last inspected on July 24, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.