Upper Rio Hondo Site No. 1 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyLincoln
Nearest CityLINCOLN
River/StreamSALADO CR. & GYP SPRING CANYON
Coordinates33.53399, -105.48017

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height94 ft
Dam Height83 ft
Dam Length690 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,120 acre-ft
Max Storage7,120 acre-ft
Drainage Area122 sq mi
Max Discharge13,200 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUPPER RIO HONDO SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/30/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00221
Federal IDNM00221
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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