Porter Whisenhunt Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDoña Ana
Nearest CityRADIUM SPRINGS
River/StreamRIO GRANDE - TR
Coordinates32.65110, -107.11850

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length2,900 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage191 acre-ft
Max Storage191 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge3,350 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerPORTER, BILL 575-644-8131 PAUL CASTLE 575-545-1082
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/25/2020
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00279
Federal IDNM00279
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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