Lower Vallecito Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sandoval |
| Nearest City | PONDEROSA |
| River/Stream | VALLECITO CREEK |
| Coordinates | 35.68488, -106.65505 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 229 ft |
| Year Completed | 1947 (79 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 362 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PONDEROSA DITCH ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |