Santa Cruz Site 5 Dam
New Mexico — Rio Arriba County — MORADA ARROYO
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| River | MORADA ARROYO |
| Coordinates | 36.00280, -105.98750 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| NID Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 6, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1961 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | SANTA FE-POJOAQUE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DIST. |
| Other Name | Morada Retard Dam |
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.