INTREPID POTASH SOUTH PERIMETER DAM - NM00698-3530
Dam Name: INTREPID POTASH SOUTH PERIMETER DAM
State: NM
Downstream Hazard Potential: S
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 02/09/2022
Incident Driver: Structural Stability
Incident Mechanism 1: Slope Stability
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Incident IDNM00698-3530
Incident DescriptionExperienced localized downstream slope failure on 2/9/2022 but dam did not fail.
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Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)T
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Dam Height29 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)70.00
Surface Area (acres)54.00
Year Completed
NID NumberNM00698
River NamePECOS RIVER-TR
Latitude32.4843
Longitude-103.792
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Regulatory Agency(ies)OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER
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Information SourcesNM Dam Safety
