Upper Gila Valley Site No. 4 Dam

New Mexico — Grant County — GARCIA CANYON

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyGrant
RiverGARCIA CANYON
Coordinates32.99080, -108.55191

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length655 ft
NID Storage224 acre-ft
Max Storage224 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMay 24, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerUPPER GILA VALLEY ARROYOS WATERSHED DISTRICT
Other NameGarcia Canyon 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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