La Mesilla Site 1 Dam
New Mexico — Rio Arriba County — ARROYO PIRA
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| River | ARROYO PIRA |
| Coordinates | 35.95707, -106.06126 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 910 ft |
| NID Storage | 309 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 309 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | May 4, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1970 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | LA MESILLA COMMUNITY DITCH |
| Other Name | Rc&D Project Measure 243 |
Location Map
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.