La Cueva Dam No. 1

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyMora
Nearest CityBUENA VISTA
River/StreamMORA RIVER-OS
Coordinates35.94310, -105.23620

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length1,725 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,510 acre-ft
Max Storage6,510 acre-ft
Surface Area405 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerLLANO PARTNERS LTD
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/13/2014
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNM00167
Federal IDNM00167
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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