Caballo Arroyo Dam No. 3

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDoña Ana
Nearest CitySALEM
River/StreamSOUTH SALEM ARROYO
Coordinates32.71620, -107.20725

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length823 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage104 acre-ft
Max Storage104 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge2,210 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCABALLO SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/19/2019
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00218
Federal IDNM00218
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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