Mesilla Diversion Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDoña Ana
Nearest CityLA MESA
River/StreamRIO GRANDE RIVER
Coordinates32.22790, -106.79830

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length303 ft
Year Completed1916 (110 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage60 acre-ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection03/05/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNM00008
Federal IDNM00008
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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