Upper Gila Valley Site No. 3 Dam

New Mexico — Grant County — DOMINGUEZ CANYON

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyGrant
RiverDOMINGUEZ CANYON
Coordinates32.97993, -108.56158

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length270 ft
NID Storage48 acre-ft
Max Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMay 23, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerUPPER GILA VALLEY ARROYOS WATERSHED DISTRICT
Other NameDominguez Floodwater Retarding Structure

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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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