Tortugas Site 2 Dam

New Mexico — Doña Ana County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDoña Ana
Coordinates32.27064, -106.74239

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length1,560 ft
NID Storage121 acre-ft
Max Storage121 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerELEPHANT BUTTE 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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