Apache Brazito Mesquite Dam No. 1

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDoña Ana
Nearest CityMESQUITE
River/StreamAPACHE ARROYO
Coordinates32.22720, -106.69620

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length1,050 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage305 acre-ft
Max Storage305 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge1,944 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 IDNM00204
Federal IDNM00204
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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