Secho Detention Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyHidalgo
Nearest CityDUNCAN, ARIZONA
River/StreamRAILROAD WASH
Coordinates32.50116, -108.99151

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height17 ft
Dam Length925 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area46 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,382 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerDOI BLM
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/22/2015
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNM00116
Federal IDNM00116
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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