Lower Vallecito Dam

New Mexico — Sandoval County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySandoval
Coordinates35.68488, -106.65505

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length229 ft
NID Storage80 acre-ft
Max Storage80 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1947
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerPONDEROSA DITCH ASSOCIATION

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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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