Tortugas Site 1 Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Doña Ana |
| Nearest City | MESILLA PARK, LAS CRUCES |
| River/Stream | TORTUGAS ARROYO |
| Coordinates | 32.29127, -106.72765 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,485 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,980 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,980 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 91 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ELEPHANT BUTTE IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/18/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |