Stanford Detention Dam 2

New Mexico — Hidalgo County — RAILROAD WASH

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyHidalgo
RiverRAILROAD WASH
Coordinates32.56054, -108.98566

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length650 ft
NID Storage80 acre-ft
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 25, 2010
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1952
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerDOI BLM

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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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