Apache Brazito Mesquite Dam No. 1
New Mexico — Doña Ana County — APACHE ARROYO
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Doña Ana |
| River | APACHE ARROYO |
| Coordinates | 32.22720, -106.69620 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| NID Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | December 17, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1964 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | ELEPHANT BUTTE IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Other Name | Apache 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.