Mescalero Reservoir Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Torrance |
| Nearest City | UNINCORPORATED RESIDENCE(S) |
| River/Stream | ARROYO ORTIZ-TR |
| Coordinates | 34.97750, -106.12160 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 553 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,990 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TORRANCE COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |