Abbott Lake Upper Dam

New Mexico — Harding County — SAUZ CREEK

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyHarding
RiverSAUZ CREEK
Coordinates36.20000, -104.33340

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length320 ft
NID Storage156 acre-ft
Max Storage156 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 13, 2013
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1919
Primary PurposeFire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond
Dam TypeArch
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBACA, MIKE

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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