Santa Cruz Site 1 Dam
New Mexico — Rio Arriba County — CANADA ANCHA
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| River | CANADA ANCHA |
| Coordinates | 36.01020, -105.91840 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,032 ft |
| NID Storage | 963 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 963 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 26, 2016 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1962 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | SANTA FE-POJOAQUE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DIST. |
| Other Name | Canada Ancha Floodwater Retarding Structure |
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.