Caballo Dam

New Mexico — Sierra County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySierra
Coordinates32.89620, -107.29300

Physical Characteristics

NID Height110 ft
Dam Height96 ft
Dam Length4,558 ft
NID Storage379,210 acre-ft
Max Storage379,210 acre-ft
Surface Area14,530 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION

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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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