Santa Cruz Dam

New Mexico — Santa Fe County — SANTA CRUZ RIVER

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySanta Fe
RiverSANTA CRUZ RIVER
Coordinates35.97870, -105.91970

Physical Characteristics

NID Height147 ft
Dam Height124 ft
Dam Length502 ft
NID Storage5,948 acre-ft
Max Storage5,948 acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 4, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1929
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSANTA CRUZ IRRIGATION DISTRICT

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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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