Santa Cruz Site 4 Dam

New Mexico — Rio Arriba County — MARTINEZ ARROYO

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyRio Arriba
RiverMARTINEZ ARROYO
Coordinates36.00930, -105.98010

Physical Characteristics

NID Height65 ft
Dam Height63 ft
Dam Length4,300 ft
NID Storage322 acre-ft
Max Storage322 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 6, 2020
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1961
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSANTA FE-POJOAQUE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DIST.
Other NameMartinez Retard 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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