Santa Cruz Site 1 Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| Nearest City | CHIMAYO |
| River/Stream | CANADA ANCHA |
| Coordinates | 36.01020, -105.91840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,032 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 963 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 963 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,298 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 | 10/26/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |