Alto Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyLincoln
Nearest CityRUIDOSO
River/StreamEAGLE CREEK
Coordinates33.39610, -105.67140

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height54 ft
Dam Height51 ft
Dam Length362 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage449 acre-ft
Max Storage449 acre-ft
Normal Storage299 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Max Discharge2,827 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerVILLAGE OF RUIDOSO
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/30/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00180
Federal IDNM00180
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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