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Tucumcari Project - Main Page
Facilities in Operation
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Storage Dams - Constructed by USACE |
1 |
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Canals |
110.0 mi |
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Tunnels |
5.8 mi |
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Siphons |
4.2 mi |
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Laterals |
171 mi |
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Pumping Plants |
1 |
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Drains |
75 mi |
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Storage Facilities
Conchas Dam and Lake - USACE
Carriage Facilities
Conchas Canal
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Location |
From Conchas Reservoir generally southeast about 7 miles from Tucumcari, New Mexico. |
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Construction period |
1939-1948 |
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Length |
84.0 mi |
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Diversion capacity |
700 cfs |
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Typical section in earth: |
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Bottom width |
24 ft |
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Side slopes |
1.5:1 |
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Water depth |
8.7 ft |
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Conchas Canal Tunnels
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Location |
At various points on Conchas Canal between Conchas Lake and southern boundary of project lands. |
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Construction period |
1939-1948 |
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Number of tunnels |
5 |
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Total length |
5.8 mi |
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Capacity |
700 cfs |
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Cross section: |
Horseshoe |
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Lining: |
Concrete |
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Diameter |
11.5 ft |
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Conchas Canal Siphons
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Location |
At various points on Conchas Canal between Conchas Lake and southern boundary of project lands. |
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Construction period |
1939-1948 |
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Number of siphons |
31 |
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Total length |
4.2 mi |
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Capacity |
700 cfs |
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Type: |
Concrete |
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Hudson Canal
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Location |
From a point on Conchas Canal about 1 mile south of Tucumcari, New Mexico, generally northeast. |
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Construction period |
1945-1950 |
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Length |
26.0 mi |
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Diversion capacity |
384 cfs |
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Typical maximum section in earth: |
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Bottom width |
16 ft |
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Side slopes |
1.5:1 |
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Water depth |
7 ft |
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Typical maximum section,
heavy compacted earth lined: |
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Bottom width |
16 ft |
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Side slopes |
1.5:1 |
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Water depth |
7 ft |
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Lining thickness: |
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On bottom |
1.5 ft |
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On side slopes (horizontally) |
8 ft |
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