Rhodes Arroyo Retarding Dam

New Mexico — Doña Ana County — RHODES ARROYO

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDoña Ana
RiverRHODES ARROYO
Coordinates32.48333, -106.89399

Physical Characteristics

NID Height50 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length440 ft
NID Storage194 acre-ft
Max Storage194 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 19, 2016
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerJOBE MATERIALS, L.P. & FORT SELDON, INC.
Other NameRhodes Arroyo Dam, Rhodes Arroyo Retard Dam

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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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