Apache Brazito Mesquite Dam No. 4

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDoña Ana
Nearest CityMESQUITE
River/StreamBISHOPS CAP ARROYO
Coordinates32.15960, -106.65180

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length2,445 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage603 acre-ft
Max Storage603 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge12,270 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 IDNM00202
Federal IDNM00202
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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