Bonito Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyLincoln
Nearest CityBONITO
River/StreamRIO BONITO
Coordinates33.45590, -105.73140

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height113 ft
Dam Height113 ft
Dam Length480 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,230 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,230 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area33 sq mi
Max Discharge66,600 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF ALAMOGORDO
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/30/2019
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00249
Federal IDNM00249
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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