Dona Ana Site 1

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDoña Ana
Nearest CityDONA ANA
River/StreamDONA ANA ARROYO
Coordinates32.39140, -106.79870

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length1,780 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage660 acre-ft
Max Storage660 acre-ft
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge19,513 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerELEPHANT BUTTE IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/02/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00215
Federal IDNM00215
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Dona Ana Site 2 0.7 mi High Sand Hill Arroyo Dam 3.5 mi High Las Cruces Dam 3.8 mi High Picacho North Dam 4.2 mi High Picacho South Dam 4.8 mi High Alameda Dam 5.9 mi Low North Fork Dam 6.3 mi Low South Fork Dam 6.5 mi Low Mcclernon Dam 7.0 mi Low Leasburg Arroyo Dam 7.3 mi Significant