La Luz-Fresnal North & South Reservoirs

New Mexico — Otero County — FRESNAL CANYON -OS

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyOtero
RiverFRESNAL CANYON -OS
Coordinates32.97287, -105.93351

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length1,015 ft
NID Storage270 acre-ft
Max Storage270 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 24, 2018
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF ALAMOGORDO

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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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