Santa Rosa Dam

New Mexico — Guadalupe County — PECOS RIVER

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyGuadalupe
RiverPECOS RIVER
Coordinates35.02833, -104.68830

Physical Characteristics

NID Height214 ft
Dam Height214 ft
Dam Length1,900 ft
NID Storage717,000 acre-ft
Max Storage717,000 acre-ft
Surface Area16,670 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 7, 2022
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1979
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSACE - Albuquerque District
Other NameSanta Rosa Lake

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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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