Santa Cruz Site 3a Dam

New Mexico, Rio Arriba County, SANTA CRUZ RIVER-TR

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyRio Arriba
RiverSANTA CRUZ RIVER-TR
Coordinates36.02000, -105.95420

Physical Characteristics

NID Height54 ft
Dam Height54 ft
Dam Length3,260 ft
NID Storage1,640 acre-ft
Max Storage1,640 acre-ft
Surface Area-

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 29, 2023
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1972
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSANTA FE-POJOAQUE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DIST.

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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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