Upper Rio Hondo Site No. 1 Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | LINCOLN |
| River/Stream | SALADO CR. & GYP SPRING CANYON |
| Coordinates | 33.53399, -105.48017 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 94 ft |
| Dam Height | 83 ft |
| Dam Length | 690 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,120 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 122 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | UPPER RIO HONDO SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |