Apache Brazito Mesquite Dam No. 1

New Mexico — Doña Ana County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDoña Ana
Coordinates32.22720, -106.69620

Physical Characteristics

NID Height40 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length1,050 ft
NID Storage305 acre-ft
Max Storage305 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1964
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerELEPHANT BUTTE IRRIGATION DISTRICT

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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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