Porter Whisenhunt Dam
New Mexico — Doña Ana County — RIO GRANDE - TR
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Doña Ana |
| River | RIO GRANDE - TR |
| Coordinates | 32.65110, -107.11850 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,900 ft |
| NID Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 191 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | February 25, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1959 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | PORTER, BILL 575-644-8131 PAUL CASTLE 575-545-1082 |
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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.