Crow Broad Placitas Dam No. 1

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDoña Ana
Nearest CityUNINCORPORATED RESIDENTS ALONG RIO GRANDE
River/StreamBROAD CANYON
Coordinates32.53140, -106.99360

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height86 ft
Dam Height81 ft
Dam Length1,434 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,910 acre-ft
Max Storage6,910 acre-ft
Drainage Area69 sq mi
Max Discharge16,600 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCABALLO SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/01/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00230
Federal IDNM00230
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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