Sand Hill Arroyo Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Doña Ana |
| Nearest City | LAS CRUCES |
| River/Stream | SANDHILL ARROYO |
| Coordinates | 32.38074, -106.74088 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 424 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 424 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18,250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF LAS CRUCES |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |