Mescalero Reservoir Dam
New Mexico — Torrance County — ARROYO ORTIZ-TR
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Torrance |
| River | ARROYO ORTIZ-TR |
| Coordinates | 34.97750, -106.12160 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 553 ft |
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | January 14, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1961 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | TORRANCE COUNTY |
Location Map
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.