Santa Cruz Site 5 Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Rio Arriba |
| Nearest City | ESPANOLA |
| River/Stream | MORADA ARROYO |
| Coordinates | 36.00280, -105.98750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 810 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,420 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 | 11/06/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |