Antelope Canyon Detention Dam

New Mexico — Hidalgo County — Horseshoe Wash

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyHidalgo
RiverHorseshoe Wash
Coordinates32.51207, -109.03392

Physical Characteristics

NID Height34 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length1,812 ft
NID Storage676 acre-ft
Max Storage676 acre-ft
Surface Area98 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMay 21, 2013
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1951
Primary PurposeDebris Control
Dam Type—
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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