Santa Cruz Site 3a Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| Nearest City | CHIMAYO |
| River/Stream | SANTA CRUZ RIVER-TR |
| Coordinates | 36.02000, -105.95420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,260 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,640 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,640 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,660 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | SANTA FE-POJOAQUE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DIST. |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/14/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |