Apache Brazito Mesquite Dam No. 3

New Mexico — Doña Ana County — MOSSMAN ARROYO

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDoña Ana
RiverMOSSMAN ARROYO
Coordinates32.17792, -106.66114

Physical Characteristics

NID Height51 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length1,925 ft
NID Storage925 acre-ft
Max Storage925 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionDecember 17, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerELEPHANT BUTTE IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Other NameMossman Arroyo 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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