Fillmore Site 3 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDoña Ana
Nearest CityUNINCORPORATED RESIDENTS
River/StreamLOWER FILLMORE ARROYO
Coordinates32.22986, -106.70436

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length1,375 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage180 acre-ft
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge8,100 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerELEPHANT BUTTE IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/04/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00267
Federal IDNM00267
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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