Upper Penasco Site 1
New Mexico, Otero County, BEAR CREEK
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Otero |
| River | BEAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.84280, -105.56631 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| NID Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | - |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 30, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1960 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | OTERO SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Other Name | Bear Creek Dam |
Location Map
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.