Upper Rio Hondo Site No. 1 Dam
New Mexico — Lincoln County — SALADO CR. & GYP SPRING CANYON
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Lincoln |
| River | SALADO CR. & GYP SPRING CANYON |
| Coordinates | 33.53399, -105.48017 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 94 ft |
| Dam Height | 83 ft |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| NID Storage | 7,120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 30, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1959 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | UPPER RIO HONDO SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Other Name | Salado Creek Floodwater Retarding Structure |
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.