La Mesilla Site 1 Dam

New Mexico — Rio Arriba County

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyRio Arriba
Coordinates35.95707, -106.06126

Physical Characteristics

NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length910 ft
NID Storage309 acre-ft
Max Storage309 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1970
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerLA MESILLA COMMUNITY DITCH

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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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