Upper Penasco Site 2

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyOtero
Nearest CityUNINCORPORATED RESIDENTS
River/StreamCURTIS CANYON
Coordinates32.86345, -105.50638

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height68 ft
Dam Height64 ft
Dam Length963 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage427 acre-ft
Max Storage427 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge1,720 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerOTERO SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/23/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00223
Federal IDNM00223
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Upper Penasco Site 3a 1.6 mi High Upper Penasco Site 1 3.8 mi High Silver Lake 13.0 mi High