Ute Dam, New Mexico, USA

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Quick Facts About Ute Dam

Location: Quay, New Mexico
Coordinates: 35.34516, -103.44496
River: Canadian River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1963
Dam Height: 132 ft (40 m)
Dam Length: 6,570 ft (2,003 m)
Dam Capacity: 464,240 acre-ft (572,631 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Ute Dam Information

Ute Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 0.5 miles from Logan, Quay, New Mexico.

The dam, which is on the Canadian River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for Irrigation and Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by BECHTEL CORPORATION, BOR and commissioned in 1963 and is currently owned by NEW MEXICO INTERSTATE STREAM COMMISSION.

Ute Dam Structure

The Ute Dam is approximately 6,570 feet (2,003 m) long, 132 feet (40 m) high and has a structural volume of 0 cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Ute Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 222,500 acre-ft (274,449 Ml) and maximum capacity of 464,240 acre-ft (572,631 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 7,200 acres (2,914 ha) and the total catchment area is 10,550 square miles (27,324 square kilometres).

Ute Dam Spillway

The dam has a 840 feet (256 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 705000 cubic feet per second (19963 cubic metres per second).

Ute Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Ute Dam
Quay, New Mexico
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 132 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 6,570 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 464,240 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 10,550 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Ute Dam Weather

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Ute Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Ute Dam?

Ute Dam is in New Mexico.

In which county is the Ute Dam?

Ute Dam is in Quay County.

How high is the Ute Dam?

Ute Dam is 132 feet high.

How long is the Ute Dam?

Ute Dam is 6,570 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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