Santa Cruz Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Santa Fe |
| Nearest City | CHIMAYO |
| River/Stream | SANTA CRUZ RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.97870, -105.91970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 147 ft |
| Dam Height | 124 ft |
| Dam Length | 502 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,948 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,948 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,546 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 99 acres |
| Drainage Area | 99 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 147,970 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SANTA CRUZ IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |