Secho Detention Dam
New Mexico — Hidalgo County — RAILROAD WASH
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Hidalgo |
| River | RAILROAD WASH |
| Coordinates | 32.50116, -108.99151 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | — |
| Dam Length | 925 ft |
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | July 22, 2015 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1954 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | DOI BLM |
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.