Upper Penasco Site 2
New Mexico — Otero County — CURTIS CANYON
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Otero |
| River | CURTIS CANYON |
| Coordinates | 32.86345, -105.50638 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 68 ft |
| Dam Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Length | 963 ft |
| NID Storage | 428 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 428 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| 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 | Curtis 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.