Sand Hill Arroyo Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew Mexico
CountyDoña Ana
Nearest CityLAS CRUCES
River/StreamSANDHILL ARROYO
Coordinates32.38074, -106.74088

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length1,300 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage424 acre-ft
Max Storage424 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Drainage Area12 sq mi
Max Discharge18,250 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF LAS CRUCES
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/27/2018
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNM00282
Federal IDNM00282
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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