Upper Penasco Site 1
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Otero |
| Nearest City | MAYHILL |
| River/Stream | BEAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 32.84280, -105.56631 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,642 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | OTERO SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/24/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |