Picacho South Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Doña Ana |
| Nearest City | PICACHO |
| River/Stream | SOUTH PICACHO ARROYO |
| Coordinates | 32.34470, -106.85930 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,350 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ELEPHANT BUTTE IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/17/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |