Porter Whisenhunt Dam

New Mexico — Doña Ana County — RIO GRANDE - TR

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDoña Ana
RiverRIO GRANDE - TR
Coordinates32.65110, -107.11850

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length2,900 ft
NID Storage191 acre-ft
Max Storage191 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 25, 2020
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1959
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPORTER, 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.

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