Caballo Arroyo Dam No. 5

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDoña Ana
Nearest CityHATCH
River/StreamHAMMETT ARROYO
Coordinates32.66890, -107.21280

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length1,570 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage272 acre-ft
Max Storage272 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge3,038 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCABALLO SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/02/2016
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00220
Federal IDNM00220
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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