Santa Cruz Site 3a Dam
New Mexico — Rio Arriba County — SANTA CRUZ RIVER-TR
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| River | SANTA CRUZ RIVER-TR |
| Coordinates | 36.02000, -105.95420 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,260 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,640 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,640 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 14, 2016 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1972 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | SANTA FE-POJOAQUE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DIST. |
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.