Caballo Arroyo Dam No. 3

New Mexico — Doña Ana County — SOUTH SALEM ARROYO

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDoña Ana
RiverSOUTH SALEM ARROYO
Coordinates32.71620, -107.20725

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length823 ft
NID Storage104 acre-ft
Max Storage104 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 19, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1959
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCABALLO SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Other NameSouth Salem 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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