Alto Lake Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | RUIDOSO |
| River/Stream | EAGLE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 33.39610, -105.67140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 362 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 449 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 449 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 299 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,827 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |