Upper Penasco Site 3a
New Mexico — Otero County — GRAVEYARD CANYON
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Otero |
| River | GRAVEYARD CANYON |
| Coordinates | 32.88306, -105.49196 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 241 ft |
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 23, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1959 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | OTERO SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Other Name | Graveyard Canyon 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.