Sebastian Martin Site 5 Dam

New Mexico — Rio Arriba County — ARROYO DE LOPEZ

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyRio Arriba
RiverARROYO DE LOPEZ
Coordinates36.10827, -106.06648

Physical Characteristics

NID Height84 ft
Dam Height68 ft
Dam Length615 ft
NID Storage460 acre-ft
Max Storage460 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 29, 2017
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1981
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerUPPER RIO GRANDE WATERSHED DISTRICT
Other NameArroyo De Los Lopez Retard 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.

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