La Cueva Dam No. 1

New Mexico — Mora County — MORA RIVER-OS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyMora
RiverMORA RIVER-OS
Coordinates35.94310, -105.23620

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length1,725 ft
NID Storage6,510 acre-ft
Max Storage6,510 acre-ft
Surface Area405 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 13, 2014
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1935
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLLANO PARTNERS LTD

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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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