Apache Brazito Mesquite Dam No. 3

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDoña Ana
Nearest CityMESQUITE
River/StreamMOSSMAN ARROYO
Coordinates32.17792, -106.66114

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height51 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length1,925 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage925 acre-ft
Max Storage925 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge8,200 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 IDNM00203
Federal IDNM00203
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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