Houston Arroyo Dam

New Mexico — Valencia County — HOUSTON ARROYO

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyValencia
RiverHOUSTON ARROYO
Coordinates34.67865, -106.79121

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length2,940 ft
NID Storage215 acre-ft
Max Storage215 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 16, 2015
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDALIES, LLC

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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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