Upper Penasco Site 3a
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Otero |
| Nearest City | UNINCORPORATED RESIDENTS |
| River/Stream | GRAVEYARD CANYON |
| Coordinates | 32.88306, -105.49196 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 241 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 64 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,300 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 | 04/23/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |