Apache Brazito Mesquite Dam No. 2

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDoña Ana
Nearest CityMESQUITE
River/StreamPENA BLANCA ARROYO
Coordinates32.19240, -106.67100

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height63 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length2,740 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,400 acre-ft
Max Storage2,400 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area25 sq mi
Max Discharge24,700 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerELEPHANT BUTTE IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection12/17/2019
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00201
Federal IDNM00201
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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