Caballo Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountySierra
Nearest CityHATCH
River/StreamRIO GRANDE RIVER
Coordinates32.89620, -107.29300

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height110 ft
Dam Height96 ft
Dam Length4,558 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage379,210 acre-ft
Max Storage379,210 acre-ft
Normal Storage231,510 acre-ft
Surface Area14,530 acres
Drainage Area27,832 sq mi
Max Discharge28,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection03/02/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00131
Federal IDNM00131
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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