Santa Cruz Site 4 Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyRio Arriba
Nearest CityESPANOLA
River/StreamMARTINEZ ARROYO
Coordinates36.00930, -105.98010

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height65 ft
Dam Height63 ft
Dam Length4,300 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage322 acre-ft
Max Storage322 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge4,872 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerSANTA FE-POJOAQUE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DIST.
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/06/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNM00262
Federal IDNM00262
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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